pdf | Warts Patient Information 3 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What are warts? Warts are common viral infections caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are many different strains of this virus causing different types of warts and …

pdf | Vitiligo Patient Information 5 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is vitiligo? Vitiligo is white spots on the skin which can be on different areas of the body. 1% of the population has this. About 30% of patients have someone else in the …

pdf | Urticaria (Hives) Patient Information 248 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is urticaria? Urticaria (also known as hives) are puffy raised spot that can happen anywhere on the skin. They can be small or large bumps and are usually quite …

pdf | Upadacitinib Patient Information 49 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is upadacitinib? Upadacitinib is a medication taken by mouth which is used to treat severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). It is approved by Health Canada for adolescents …

pdf | Tofacitinib Patient Information 53 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Joseph M Lam, MD What is tofacitinib (aka Xeljanz)? Tofacitinib is a medication taken by mouth which is used to treat severe hair loss from alopecia areata. It is not …

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 …