Kids to Adults

Skin is the protective organ that prevents you from harmful agents in environment, controls the body temperature, involved in synthesis of Vitamin D and excretion of waste products. The nature and properties of skin changes as we age, in children the skin will be soft whereas in elderly individuals the skin loses fat, becomes thinner, and wrinkles will develop.

Owing to the exposure harmful agents, disease causing microorganisms and other factors, skin is more prone to develop various disease conditions. Certain skin conditions are common in children and some are seen in adolescents & adults whereas few disease conditions affect people of all ages. Skin conditions common in children are eczema, ringworm, chicken pox, impetigo, warts, while the conditions affecting adolescents and adults include acne, eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer. Therefore a specialized treatment is essential to treat the skin conditions in people of different ages.

Dr Glenda Wood is a well-experienced Dermatologist specializing in treating various skin conditions in people of all ages from children to adults. Her treatment repertoire includes medications to most advanced treatments for various skin conditions from rashes to dermatitis and from acne to skin cancer.