Pediatric Dermatology Consultation
For any skin, hair or nail concern that is persistent, uncomfortable, spreading or worrying you.
Worried About Your Child’s Skin? Pediatric Dermatologist in Lahore.
If itching is disturbing sleep, a rash is spreading, spots are worsening or you are unsure which cream is safe for your child, bring the concern for an age-appropriate assessment.
Skin problems can make children uncomfortable and leave parents unsure what to try.
Tell Dr Maria when the problem began, what your child says it feels like and what you have already used. Photos can help when a rash comes and goes.
Childhood Eczema Treatment
For dry, itchy or inflamed skin that causes scratching, broken skin or poor sleep.
Diaper Rash Treatment
For diaper-area redness that is severe, persistent or has not improved with usual care.
Childhood Skin Allergy Treatment
For hives, itching, swelling or a rash that may be related to an allergy or irritation.
Pediatric Acne Treatment
For preteens or teenagers with blackheads, inflamed spots, oily skin or acne marks.
Childhood Fungal Infection Treatment
For ring-shaped rashes, scaling, scalp patches or nail changes that may be fungal.
Warts Treatment for Children
For warts that spread, catch, hurt, embarrass your child or do not settle.
Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment
For clusters of small bumps that are spreading, itchy or being scratched.
Birthmark Assessment
If a birthmark is changing, raised, irritated or causing concern, ask whether it needs monitoring.
Pediatric Hair and Scalp Treatment
For patchy loss, excessive shedding, scaling, itching or a sore scalp.
Pediatric Nail Disease Treatment
For nails that change colour or shape, become brittle, thick or painful.
Childhood Psoriasis Treatment
For recurring red or scaly patches that itch, crack or affect daily comfort.
Heat Rash Treatment
For prickly, red or itchy bumps that appear with heat and sweating.
Insect Bite and Skin Reaction Treatment
For bites that cause marked swelling, persistent itching or a worsening skin reaction.
Childhood Bacterial Skin Infection Treatment
For painful, crusted, oozing or rapidly spreading areas that may be infected.
Teen Skin Consultation
For teenagers overwhelmed by acne advice who need a simple, age-appropriate routine.
What to bring to your child’s appointment.
- Note when the concern started and what makes it better or worse
- Bring photos if the rash changes or comes and goes
- Bring current medicines and skin-care product names
- Tell the clinic about allergies and relevant medical history
Seek urgent medical care for trouble breathing, facial or throat swelling, a child who appears seriously unwell, or a rapidly worsening reaction.
Questions parents often ask before the visit.
A parent or legal guardian should attend appointments for minors and provide relevant history and consent.
Yes. Teen skin consultations can cover breakouts, oily skin, pigmentation and age-appropriate routines after assessment.
Clear dated photos can be helpful, although they do not replace an in-person examination.
When should a parent arrange a skin appointment?
You do not need to wait until a concern becomes severe. Arrange an assessment when the problem is persistent, uncomfortable, spreading or making you unsure what is safe to use.
Sleep is being disturbed
Itching, scratching or discomfort repeatedly wakes the child or affects rest.
The rash flares again
The skin settles briefly with a cream but worsens again when it is stopped.
The area is spreading or changing
New patches, crusting, oozing, pain or rapid change need appropriate assessment.
Hair, scalp or nails are changing
Patchy loss, scaling, persistent itching or nail changes are causing concern.
Seek urgent medical care for trouble breathing, facial or throat swelling, a child who appears seriously unwell, or a rapidly worsening reaction. Appointment messages are not monitored as an emergency service.
You do not have to work out the diagnosis at home.
Message the Wapda Town clinic by text or WhatsApp, describe the symptom that worries you most and ask for a child’s consultation with Dr Maria Umer.