Baby & Infant Skin Specialists Fairfield CT

Find Baby & Infant Skin Specialists in Fairfield, CT. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Fairfield, CT.

Local Businesses

Samuelson, Nancy – Rosenthal Cosmetic Surgery Ctr

(203) 335-3223
75 Kings Hwy
Fairfield, CT 06824


Armington, Margaret – Orthopaedic Specialty Group

(203) 337-2600
75 Kings Hwy Cutoff # 2
Fairfield, CT 06824


Bilinski Douglas L

(203) 259-3755
1300 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824


Connecticut Ear Nose Throat

(203) 259-4700
1305 Post Rd Ste 302
Fairfield, CT 06824


Harrigan, Maeve – Fliegelman & Levin

(203) 259-4700
1305 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824


Harvey Bluestein

(203) 254-8557
325 Reef Road Suite 105
Fairfield, CT 06824


Douglas L Bilinski

(203) 259-3755
1300 Post Rd Ste 207
Fairfield, CT 06824


Phillip F Corso

203-368-2173
475 Algonquin Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825


Victoria Lynn Gross

1305 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824


Fairfield County Surgical

(203)335-3566
1817 Black Rock Turnpike # 6
Fairfield, CT 06825


Ivan S Cohen

(203) 259-7709
1305 Post Road – Suite 310
Fairfield, CT 06824


Fliegelman, Lawrence – Connecticut Ear Nose Throat

(203) 259-4700
1305 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824


Ivan S Cohen

203-259-7709
1305 Post Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824


Melvin Coolidge

(203) 255-3509
79 S Benson Rd # 1
Fairfield, CT 06824


Jeffrey Steven Rosenthal

203-335-3223
75 Kings Highway Cutoff
Fairfield, CT 06824


Philip F Corso Facs

203-227-1717
475 Algonquin Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825


Victoria Gross

(203) 259-7709
1305 Post Rd – # 310
Fairfield, CT 06824


Alfred Sofer

203-336-9862
2228 Black Rock Tpke
Fairfield, CT 06825


Richard A. Levin, M.D.

(203) 844-0497
1305 Post Rd Ste 302
Fairfield, CT 06824


Bluestein, Harvey J – Bluestein Harvey J

(203) 254-8557
325 Reef Rd # 105
Fairfield, CT 06824


Baby & Infant Skin Specialists FAQ in Fairfield, CT

What are three common bacterial skin infections?

Skin Infections They are most frequently caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and coryneform bacteria. Impetigo, folliculitis, boils, and erythrasma are common examples.

How can you tell the difference between eczema and allergies in babies?

Appearance – hives are usually smaller, raised lumps that can be warm and squishy to the touch. Eczema comes in bigger patches and feels dry and rough. Other Symptoms – Allergic reactions are often combined with vomiting / diarrhea or more severe symptoms. Eczema flares are the only symptom.

What does baby dermatitis look like?

In babies with light skin, it usually shows up as patches of red skin. In darker-skinned babies, the rash might look purplish, brownish, or grayish. Eczema can be harder to see on babies with dark skin. These patches are almost always dry, itchy, and rough.

Is there a difference between eczema and dermatitis?

Summary. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema, while eczema refers to a chronic case of dermatitis. (Dermatitis refers to skin inflammation in general.) There are also other types of eczema that can lead to dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.

What are 4 common skin diseases?

Acne. What is acne? Alopecia Areata. What is alopecia areata? Atopic Dermatitis. What is atopic dermatitis? Epidermolysis Bullosa. What is epidermolysis bullosa? Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Ichthyosis. Pachyonychia Congenita. Pemphigus.

What does seborrhoeic eczema look like?

Seborrheic dermatitis signs and symptoms may include: Flaking skin (dandruff) on your scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache. Patches of greasy skin covered with flaky white or yellow scales or crust on the scalp, face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, chest, armpits, groin area or under the breasts.

What can a dermatologist do for baby eczema?

Pediatric dermatologists can prescribe stronger topical steroid treatments and recommend additional therapies if needed, and can prescribe antibiotics if the inflamed, itchy skin leads to an infection.

What does a baby skin allergy look like?

Raised, itchy spots or patches Raised, itchy patches or spots could be caused by an allergic reaction (hives). Hives can usually be treated at home. But call 999 if there’s swelling around your child’s mouth or they’re struggling to breathe.

When should I take my baby to a dermatologist?

The three most common reasons you may be asking, “Should my baby see a dermatologist” are skin abnormalities, allergic reactions, and acne (yes, babies can get acne too). Skin abnormalities can include cradle cap, a large or abnormal birthmark, eczema, and warts.

What month does baby skin color develop?

When do babies get their skin color? Beginning at 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy, the cells that will later produce melanin – the substance that accounts for skin color – first appear in your baby’s skin.

Is it normal for babies to have uneven skin tone?

Uneven skin color in babies is very normal, you only need to wait more than 6 months to know exactly if your baby’s skin color is white or black. Unruly baby skin is also very common which can come from race, age, body temperature and even whether baby is fussy or not which affects skin color.