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 …

pdf | Hemangioma Patient Information 9 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Hemangiomas are collections of extra blood vessels in the skin. They are a common birthmark and are present in up to 4-5% of healthy infants. They may not be visible at …

pdf | Hand Dermatitis Patient Information 165 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is hand eczema? Hand eczema shows up as itchiness, redness, dryness and/or scaliness over the hands. This can be part of regular eczema or triggered by irritation …

pdf | Eczema Patient Information 6 MB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic What is eczema? Atopic dermatitis (also called eczema) is a condition where the skin is dry, red and itchy. The main function of the skin is to provide protection (keeping water …

pdf | Diaper Dermatitis Patient Information 66 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Joseph M Lam, MD What causes diaper rash? Diaper rash (or diaper dermatitis) is one of the most common problems in infancy. The diaper area is covered by cloth or …

pdf | CMN Patient Information 67 KB Download … BCCH Pediatric Dermatology Clinic Joseph M Lam, MD What is a congenital melanocytic nevus? A "congenital melanocytic nevus" (aka mole) is the name for a common brown birthmark which is made up of special …