Children are not miniature adults. They face a lot of skin and hair issues which are unique to their age group. They tend to experience some minor skin issues that are variations of normal, but are often over-treated. Also, the approach to treatment of some skin disorders like eczemas and psoriasis is very different when occur In children vis a vis adults.

Considering how rapidly evolving this field is, a dermatologist with a keen interest in pediatric dermatology is likely to be more accurate at diagnosis and more updated with the best available treatment options. Not only that, a pediatric dermatologist will not over-treat your child and will use the safest available treatment options improving the safety and efficacy of short as well as long term skin issues in your child.