Dermatology Clinical Resources
Clinical resources to support dermatologists across BC in diagnosing and treating children’s skin, hair and nail disorders.
- ConsultMD BC - an online platform for teleconsultations, available to all BC physicians and nurse practitioners (log-in required)
- DermNet NZ - a reliable online resource with clear images and basic information about managing various skin conditions
- Society for Pediatric Dermatology - SPD has compiled a robust collection of handouts for patients and their families, available for free download
- Seattle Children’s Hospital - these dermatology pages contain summaries of common conditions and offer PDFs that can be used as patient information
- UBC CPD - in collaboration with UBC CPD and Child Health BC, we have created a free online module on pediatric atopic dermatitis
Physician guidelines
- Clinical Insights about Topical Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Pediatric and Adult Atopic Dermatitis (paywall)
- Management of Acne: Canadian clinical practice guideline. CMAJ 2016 (PDF)
Patient information
These PDF documents were produced by BC Children’s Hospital dermatologist Dr. Joseph Lam, MD, FRCPC.
- Abrocitinib (PDF)
- Accutane (PDF)
- Acne (PDF)
- Alopecia areata (PDF)
- Atenolol (PDF)
- Congenital melanocytic nevus (PDF)
- Diaper dermatitis (PDF)
- Eczema (PDF)
- Hand dermatitis (PDF)
- Hemangioma (PDF)
- Hidradenitis suppurativa (PDF)
- Hyperhidrosis (PDF)
- Impetigo (PDF)
- Isotretinoin (PDF)
- Juvenile xanthogranuloma (PDF)
- Keratosis pilaris (PDF)
- Mastocytosis (PDF)
- Methotrexate (PDF)
- Molluscum (PDF)
- Morphea (PDF)
- Nadolol (PDF)
- Nevus sebaceous (PDF)
- OCP (hormonal treatment for acne) (PDF)
- Periorificial dermatitis (PDF)
- Phototherapy (PDF)
- Pityriasis alba (PDF)
- Pityriasis lichenoides (PDF)
- Pityriasis rosea (PDF)
- Propranolol (PDF)
- Psoriasis (PDF)
- Ritlecitinib (PDF)
- Ruxolitinib cream (PDF)
- Scabies (PDF)
- Tinea capitis (PDF)
- Tofacitinib (PDF)
- Upadacitinib (PDF)
- Urticaria (hives) (PDF)
- Vitiligo (PDF)
- Warts (PDF)
- X-linked ichthyosis (PDF)