Pediatric Dermatologists - Clearwater, FL

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Dr. Iriana P. Belongie, MD

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Surgical Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Pediatric Dermatology

3165 McMullen Booth, Clearwater, FL 33761

727-258-9143

Dr. Iriana Belongie's specialties are pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and surgical dermatology. She practices in Tampa, FL and Clearwater, FL. She graduated from Ponce School of Medicine.

"It's surprising in today's world that such indifferent customer service can still exist. When I go to a dermatologist for care, I really expect that I get the results when I pay for a Biopsy. For some reason this practice has a standard time of 2-3 weeks to turn around a Biopsy, which is way too long, but what takes the cake is that after 4 weeks I have to call for the results and yes, I get an answering machine that tells me that it may take 48 hours for them to respond. Really? Six days and counting without a response..."

May 30, 2022
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Dr. Matthew B. Zook, MD, PHD

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MOHS-Micrographic Surgery, Pediatric Dermatology

1201 Myrtle, Clearwater, FL 33756

727-442-1917

Dr. Matthew Zook, who practices in Sarasota, FL, Clearwater, FL, and Tampa, FL, is a medical specialist in pediatric dermatology and MOHS-micrographic surgery.
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Dr. Lauren Marie Metterle, MD

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Pediatric Dermatology

718 Lakeview, Clearwater, FL 33756

727-447-1229

Dr. Lauren Metterle practices pediatric dermatology in Clearwater, FL.

What is Pediatric Dermatology?

Pediatric dermatology is the field which treats skin, hair, and nail conditions in children. Conditions may range from mild rashes to complex skin disorders. A pediatric dermatologist can diagnose conditions through visual examination, biopsy (tissue collection), or blood testing. When a skin disorder is detected, pediatric dermatologists prescribe treatment based on the patient's age, medical history, and symptoms.

A pediatric dermatologist may treat the following conditions, among others:

Immune disorders affecting the skin
Vascular birthmarks (red of textured marks caused by irregular blood vessel formation)
Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin infections
Skin, hair, and nail tumors and abnormal growths
Acne
Epidermolysis bullosa (diseases causing skin fragility)
Hair loss

Treatment options include laser therapy, light therapy, surgery, and topical or oral medications. Pediatric dermatologists may use an advanced pulsed dye laser (PDL), a type of laser treatment, to treat vascular birthmarks. A pulsed dye laser directs heat to destroy or reduce the birthmark's irregular blood vessels. Lasers will not completely erase a mark, but will greatly diminish its appearance. Photolight therapy uses an ultraviolet light to disrupt the growth of eczema-affected skin cells. Cutaneous surgery involves small incisions to remove a benign (non-cancerous) skin growth. For chronic (persistent) skin disorders like atopic psoriasis, pediatric dermatologists may prescribe a regimen of topical antibiotics or ointments. Some pediatric skin conditions will require monitoring and treatment throughout childhood, while others may resolve with early intervention. Disorders such as acne may be self-treated without constant dermatologist supervision.

Pediatric dermatologists frequently advise families to make necessary lifestyle changes to avoid allergens or environmental triggers that aggravate a child's skin condition. Pediatric dermatologists may work with specialists such as pediatric plastic surgeons, pediatric rheumatologists, and pediatric allergy and immunologists to develop personalized care plans.

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