pdf | Tinea Capitis Patient Information 6 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is tinea capitis? Tinea capitis (also called “ringworm of the scalp) is the most common fungus infection in children, and usually affects children from 2 to 10 years …

pdf | Scabies Patient Information 6 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is scabies? Scabies are little mites (bug) that burrow in the skin and cause intense itching and little red bumps. They are so small that they can only be seen with a …

pdf | Ritlecitinib Patient Information 49 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Joseph M Lam, MD What is ritlecitinib (aka Litfulo)? Ritlecitinib is a medication taken by mouth which is used to treat severe hair loss from alopecia areata. It is …

pdf | Psoriasis Patient Information 4 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is one of the most common skin problems (affecting about 1-3% of people) and appears as inflamed areas of overgrown skin, topped with white scale. …

pdf | Propranolol Patient Information 475 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Who should be on propranolol? Propranolol is an old medicine that has been recently found to work very well in treating infantile hemangiomas. Reasons to be put on …

pdf | Pityriasis Lichenoides Patient Information 7 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is pityriasis lichenoides? Pityriasis lichenoides is an uncommon rash that (despite its long and fancy name) is harmless and will go away with time (although …

pdf | Pityriasis Alba Patient Information 2 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic PITYRIASIS ALBA What is pityriasis alba? Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition in children. It is related to dry or irritated skin, and will not harm your child. It …

pdf | Phototherapy Patient Information 2 MB Download … What is phototherapy? Phototherapy, or light therapy, involves shining a specific wavelength of ultraviolet (UV) light under medical supervision to treat various skin conditions. The UV light spectrum is …

pdf | Periorificial Dermatitis Patient Information 196 KB Download … Joseph M Lam, MD What is periorificial dermatitis? Periorificial dermatitis is a fairly common skin condition that affects the skin around the mouth, nose and eyes. It is harmless but older …

pdf | OCP Patient Information 45 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is hormonal treatment for acne? Hormonal treatments for acne are pills that contain an estrogen (usually ethinyl estradiol) and a progestin. They work by limiting the …