Paediatric Dermatology
What Is a Paediatric Dermatologist?
A paediatric dermatologist cares for children (newborns through adolescents) with skin disorders. Many perform surgical procedures such as laser therapy and cutaneous surgery. Pediatric dermatologists diagnose a wide variety of skin disorders including birthmarks (vascular and pigmented), skin infections, dermatitis (atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis), melanocytic nevi (moles), genodermatoses (inherited skin disorders), acneiform eruptions, rare forms of skin cancer, drug eruptions, viral exanthems, and collagen vascular disorders.
Paediatric Dermatology
Dr. Connelly brings 17 years of experience as a paediatric Dermatologist to New Plymouth. She is the only board certified Paediatric Dermatologist south of Hamilton.
Children are not little adults and certain skin condition require expert attention and management such as:
Atopic Eczema
Infantile Haemangiomas - Both topical and oral treatment is available. The key to halt the proliferation of rapidly enlarging lesions. This leads to the best clinical results and reduces the risk of complications such as ulceration and infection.
Irritant Dermatitis - commonly manifesting as dribble rash and nappy dermatitis in infants and toddlers.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Vascular Stains such as port wine stains, capillary malformations, nevus simplex. Depending on their location these lesions may be associated with underlying abnormalities of the brain or underlying bones and soft tissues including muscles. Accurate diagnosis is very important for ongoing management and potential treatment.
Alopecia - hair loss may presents as patches of hair loss on children. Topical and intra-lesional treatments are available to help with re growth.
Pyogenic Granulomas - These are benign vascular tumors commonly seen in children. They are thought to develop from minor trauma triggering continued blood vessel growth. These lesion can bleed quite excessively and definitive treatment is the only management. Dr. Connelly has treated hundreds of these lesions in toddlers and children. Her trained nurses provide the assistance required to remove these easily in a clinic setting using both topical and local anesthesia.
Spider Angiomas
Dr. Connelly’s training and that of her staff enables her to develop an easy connection to children which in turns allows for ease in performing procedures with out undue stress for the child or their parents.
“Thank you Dr Connelly for the virtual consults. We were at a loss for months before your help and my son’s skin condition was getting worse with no diagnosis.
My son’s severe disability is a challenge when accessing healthcare so our family wish to let you know we are grateful for your kindness, flexibility and correct diagnosis.”
I really mean it!
- Kay
