Our understanding of skin functions is constantly expanding, confirming its vital role in human health. The skin contributes to the body’s defense and temperature regulation, while also reflecting systemic diseases and pathological conditions of other organs, and even expressing emotions.
Pediatricians routinely examine children with dermatological issues, which they may manage themselves or refer to a specialized Pediatric Dermatologist. The high prevalence of such conditions is evident, as approximately 7% of children seen in pediatric hospital outpatient clinics are brought in for a dermatological concern.
At Metropolitan Hospital, a Routine Pediatric Dermatology Clinic operates, where the full spectrum of skin disorders is studied, diagnosed, and treated.