pdf | Nevus Sebaceous Patient Information 5 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is a nevus sebaceous? A nevus sebaceous is a hairless area that is usually present at birth. It usually occurs on the scalp and less commonly on the neck or trunk. …

pdf | Nadolol Patient Information 49 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Who should be on nadolol? Nadolol is an old medicine that has been recently found to work very well in treating infantile hemangiomas. Reasons to be put on nadolol are if your …

pdf | Morphea 518 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is morphea? Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma, is a condition that can cause parts of the skin to develop scar tissue, even without injury. Depending on the area affected, morphea …

pdf | Molluscum Patient Information 6 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Molluscum contagiosum infection gives smooth, pearly, skin- coloured skin growths caused by a poxvirus that lives in the skin. They begin as small bumps and may grow as large …

pdf | Methotrexate 54 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is methotrexate? Methotrexate is a medication used in low doses to treat inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. In much higher doses, it can also be used to treat …

pdf | Mastocytosis Patient Information 1013 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is mastocytosis? Mast cells are normally found around our blood vessels. Having too much mast cells in the skin is known as mastocytosis. The mast cells contain …

pdf | Keratosis Pilaris Patient Information 2 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic KERATOSIS PILARIS What is keratosis pilaris? Keratosis pilaris is a rash that is usually found on the outer areas of the upper arms, upper thighs, buttocks and cheeks. …

pdf | Juvenile Xanthogranuloma Patient Information 313 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is a juvenile xanthogranuloma? A juvenile xanthogranuloma (aka JXG) is a harmless collection of immune cells called “histiocytes” in the skin. It often …

pdf | Hyperhidrosis Patient Information 44 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is hyperhidrosis? The purpose of sweating is to keep a constant body temperature around 37°C through evaporation. Hyperhidrosis is when the body makes too much …

pdf | Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Information 656 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is hidradenitis suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as HS) is a condition where your body develops painful bumps and sores, usually over …