A complete guide to the surgical techniques used to treat childhood skin conditions

Recent advances have expanded the role of pediatric dermatologic surgery in both specialist and primary care settings. However, such surgeries can pose unique challenges to trainees and experienced practitioners alike. Procedures are carried out under local anesthesia and can be a source of distress and concern among young patients. Moreover, children's skin poses its own set of complicating factors, making the business of performing these procedures especially delicate and precise.

Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery is a step-by-step primer on invasive and non-invasive treatments of childhood skin disorders, offering concise and clearly illustrated guidance on current methods and best practices. Addressing conditions' effects, the impact of recent developments in their treatment, the ethics of operative procedures on children, and multiple treatment options for childhood dermatologic disease, this important book:

• Reviews the fundamentals of invasive and non-invasive techniques in pediatric surgery
• Outlines a broad range of surgical treatment options for pediatric skin disorders
• Discusses the expanding role of dermatology in primary care practices
• Covers current issues in dermatologic surgery associated with pediatric and adolescent populations, including laser tattoo removal
• Explores the relationship between the dermatologist and the family of a pediatric patient
• Features contributions from prominent experts in fields of dermatology, pediatrics, and dermatologic surgery

Pediatric Dermatologic Surgery is an indispensable resource for trainee dermatologists and pediatricians, as well as practicing specialists.