This year, Back-to-School might include schedules, books, clothes, and supplies, but a visit to your dermatologist is a must. Before you stock up on supplies, make sure their skin is ready by scheduling an appointment with one of our skin experts at Trillium Creek Dermatology in Brunswick, Medina, Strongsville, Wadsworth, or Wooster, OH.
Get On a Skin Care Routine
Heading back to school can cause a lot of anxiety. This added stress can lead to acne flare-ups. That’s why the perfect time to go see your dermatologist is before school starts.
There are over-the-counter topical treatments available for cases of mild acne and when used according to directions, these topical acne spot treatments can provide an effective remedy. A mild cleansing routine can also provide some relief.
For moderate to advanced cases, however, and for those not responding to conventional treatment, you will require a prescription medication.
We’ll create a customized skin care plan that may include topical therapy, prescription treatments, oral antibiotics and vitamins, hormone/birth control pills, and acne laser treatments.
Regular Skin Checks
Moles on a child’s skin are usually nothing to worry about. New moles appear during childhood and adolescence. As the child grows, the moles will naturally get bigger. It’s also normal for moles on a child’s skin to darken or lighten. Some moles fade away. These changes are common and rarely a sign of melanoma, a type of skin cancer that can begin in a mole.
In fact, melanoma is rare in young children. Even so, there are times when a mole should be checked by a dermatologist. Caught early, melanoma is highly treatable.
Full skin exams by a skin care expert who is trained to detect areas of concern on your child’s skin should be done at least once a year, especially if your child has many moles, or there is a family history of melanoma. A dermatologist should be consulted if there is a specific concern.
