Skin conditions are very common in children and adolescents. Atopic dermatitis or eczema affects up to 20% of school-going children. Other common skin conditions in children and teenagers include viral warts, molluscum, acne (pimples), moles and psoriasis. Other less common but important paediatric skin problems include vascular birth marks (e.g. haemangiomas, port-wine stains) and genodermatoses (genetic skin disorders). Apart from skin conditions, our paediatric dermatologists also diagnose and treat problems related to hair and nails e.g. hair loss and nail infections.
Our paediatric dermatology service provides a wide range of investigations and treatments for skin conditions including skin scrapings (for fungal and scabies infection), cryotherapy (for warts and molluscum), skin biopsies, electrocautery (for warts, molluscum and some birthmarks) and laser surgery.
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New Singapore Study to Assess Growing Prevalence and Impact of Food Allergies
Landmark four-year joint study led by NUH and NUS Medicine, in collaboration with KKH, NUP and SSHSPH, is the first and largest to involve over 2,000 children in addressing food allergies
26 Jun 2025
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KKH unveils new mental wellness framework to boost community support for youth mental health
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) today launched the community-based Youth Connect Psychological Interventions framework, in partnership with Temasek Foundation. Developed by clinical psychologists from KKH and James Cook University, Singapore (JCU), in collaboration with school counsellors and youth social service agencies , the framework aims to empower community groups to support adolescents, aged 10 to 19 years, experiencing mild to mild-moderate mental health concerns.
20 Jun 2025
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KKH launches Singapore’s first PlagioCentre to treat flat head syndrome in infants
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has launched Singapore’s first dedicated PlagioCentre, a specialised clinic for the assessment and treatment of plagiocephaly and brachycephaly, conditions also known as flat head syndrome. It is also the first public hospital in Singapore to offer 3D-printed helmets as part of its treatment options.
03 Jun 2025
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