Dermatology
Patient and Family Education
We want you to have all the information you and your child need to understand your child’s condition and to participate in treatment. This page provides links to resources that we hope will be helpful.
Resources at Seattle Children’s
Condition-Specific Resources
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Acne
- Acne (PDF) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
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Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) (PDF) (Dari) (Portuguese) (Russian) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
- Atopic Dermatitis: Treatment Plan (PDF) (Russian) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Vietnamese)
- Controlling Atopic Dermatitis: Environmental Controls (PDF) (Dari) (Russian) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
- Dilute Bleach Baths (PDF) (Amharic) (Dari) (Russian) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
- Dry Skin Care (PDF) (Dari) (Russian) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
- Debunking 3 Common Myths About Eczema by Dr. Robert Sidbury
- Eczema Action Plan (PDF) (Spanish)
- National Eczema Association
- Wet Wrap Therapy (PDF) (Dari) (Russian) (Simplified Chinese) (Spanish) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
- AD RescueWear Therapeutic Clothing for Eczema
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Diaper rash
- Diaper Rash (PDF) (Russian) (Spanish) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
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Hair loss (alopecia areata and cicatricial alopecia)
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Keratosis pilaris
- Keratosis Pilaris (PDF) (Russian) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
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Lichen striatus
- Lichen Striatus (PDF) (Spanish)
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Moles
- Congenital Moles (PDF) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Vietnamese)
- Sun Safety (PDF) (Dari) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
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Molluscum contagiosum
- Molluscum Contagiosum (PDF) (Russian) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
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Nickel allergy
- Nickel Allergy (PDF) (Spanish)
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Port wine stains
- Port Wine Stains (PDF) (Spanish) (Ukrainian)
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Pityriasis
- Pityriasis Alba (PDF) (Spanish)
- Pityriasis Rosea (PDF) (Spanish)
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Psoriasis
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Pyogenic Granulomas
- Pyogenic Granulomas (PDF) (Spanish)
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Scabies
- Scabies (PDF) (Simplified Chinese) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
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Seborrheic dermatitis
- Seborrheic Dermatitis (PDF)
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Vitiligo
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Warts
- Warts (PDF) (Spanish) (Russian) (Vietnamese)
Procedure-Specific Resources
- Caring for a Wound from a Biopsy or Surgery (PDF) (Russian) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
- Giving Your Child Shots (Subcutaneous Injections) (PDF) (Spanish)
- Laser Treatment for Skin Conditions (PDF) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Vietnamese)
- What to Expect After Skin Laser Treatment (PDF) (Spanish) (Ukrainian)
General Dermatology Resources
- MRSA in the Hospital (PDF) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Sun Safety (PDF) (Dari) (Spanish) (Simplified Chinese) (Ukrainian) (Vietnamese)
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External links
- Basal Cell Carcinoma BCCNS Life Support Network
- Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation
- Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types (FIRST)
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation
- International Hyperhidrosis Society (support and information for people with excessive sweating)
- International Pemphigus and Pemphigoid Foundation
- For additional resources, visit the Washington State Department of Health website
Support and Support Groups
- Nevus Outreach, Inc. (support and information for people with giant nevi)
- Pachyonychia Congenita Project
- Sturge-Weber Foundation