👶 Pediatric Skin Conditions: Expert Care for Your Baby’s Skin at Venus Skin Clinic, Chennai

Baby skin is delicate, sensitive, and prone to several unique conditions. From simple diaper rash to rare inflammatory diseases, pediatric skin conditions require prompt and expert dermatological care.

At Venus Skin Clinic in Chennai, we understand the emotional toll skin problems can take on both the child and the parent. Our pediatric dermatologist, Dr. Sharanya Karthik, offers accurate diagnosis, gentle treatments, and compassionate support tailored for infants, toddlers, and young children.

🌸 Common Pediatric Skin Conditions We Treat

1️⃣ Diaper Rash

What It Is: Inflammation of the skin in the diaper area due to moisture, friction, or irritation from stool/urine.

Symptoms:

• Red, tender skin
• Fussiness during diaper changes
• Possible blisters in severe cases

Treatment at Venus:

• Barrier creams (zinc oxide-based)
• Antifungal/antibacterial creams (if infected)
• Diaper-free time to promote healing

🍼 Venus Tip: Change diapers frequently and use fragrance-free wipes to avoid flare-ups.

2️⃣ Cradle Cap (Infantile Seborrheic Dermatitis)

What It Is: Common scalp condition in infants caused by overactive oil glands.

Symptoms:

• Yellowish, greasy scales
• Mild redness
• Often affects scalp, eyebrows, behind ears

Treatment at Venus:

• Mild medicated shampoos
• Emollient oil massage
• Gentle brushing to remove flakes

👩‍⚕️ Note: It looks uncomfortable but is usually harmless and temporary.

3️⃣ Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)

What It Is: A viral rash illness caused by Parvovirus B19, common in school-aged children.

Symptoms:

• “Slapped cheek” red rash on the face
• Lacy red rash on arms/legs
• Mild fever, sore throat

Treatment Approach:

• Symptomatic care (fever reducers, fluids)
• No antivirals needed unless immunocompromised
• Isolation until fever subsides

🌼 Reassurance: It is self-limiting and usually resolves within 7–10 days.

4️⃣ Kawasaki Disease

What It Is: A rare but serious inflammatory disease that affects blood vessels, mostly in children under 5.

Symptoms:

• High fever for 5+ days
• Red eyes, cracked lips, strawberry tongue
• Skin peeling, swollen hands/feet
• Rash on trunk and limbs

Why It Matters: Can cause heart complications if untreated.

Treatment at Venus (in referral collaboration):

• IV immunoglobulin (IVIG)
• Aspirin therapy
• Cardiology referral for heart monitoring

🚨 Emergency Tip: If your child has a persistent fever and these symptoms, seek medical help immediately.

5️⃣ Hemangioma (Strawberry Birthmark)

What It Is: A benign tumor of blood vessels appearing shortly after birth.

Symptoms:

• Red/purple raised lesion
• Common on face, scalp, back

Treatment Options:

• Observation (many shrink by age 5)
• Topical beta-blockers (timolol)
• Oral propranolol for large/deep lesions
• Laser therapy (for cosmetic concerns or complications)

🎯 Early Evaluation is crucial to rule out any associated syndromes or functional problems (like near the eye or airway).

🧠 Why Pediatric Skin Needs Special Attention
Baby skin is thinner and more sensitive

• Risk of infection and scarring is higher
• Symptoms may differ from adults
• Emotional impact on parents is significant

At Venus, we use gentle, child-safe methods and guide parents on effective at-home care.

💬 What Parents Say

“My daughter’s diaper rash healed in just 2 days with Dr. Sharanya’s treatment. She also explained how to prevent it in the future.” — Meera J., Kilpauk

“We were scared when our 1-year-old developed a red birthmark. Venus Skin Clinic monitored it closely and gave us so much confidence.” — Rekha & Ajay, T. Nagar

“Excellent diagnosis of my son’s fifth disease—relieved to know it wasn’t anything serious!” — Shanthini D., Anna Nagar

📍 Book a Pediatric Skin Consultation in Chennai Today!

Gentle hands, scientific care, and a whole lot of love—that’s what your little one will get at Venus Skin Clinic.

📞 Call or WhatsApp: +91 77700 02118

📍 Address: 4, Nageshwara Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai

🕒 Timings: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM | Monday–Saturday

🌐 Website: https://venusskinclinic.com