Pilomatricoma

Handouts from the Society for Pediatric Dermatology

Handout includes:

• What causes it?

• What does a pilomatricoma look like?

• How Is a pilomatricoma diagnosed?

• What do I do if my child's pilomatricoma is painful?

• What Is the treatment for a pilomatricoma?

American Academy of Dermatology resources

• Moles

• 5 signs your child's mole needs to be checked

• When is a mole a problem?

• What to look for: ABCDEs of melanoma

• What kids should know about about how the sun and tanning can cause skin cancer

If you are a parent or guardian of a child with a dermatologic condition, the American Academy of Dermatology, in partnership with The Society for Pediatric Dermatology, offers a wealth of resources.