Dermatology Section Resources

Acne Express is a virtual consult service that uses secure photograph submissions to assess your child’s acne. This service is available to patients 8 to 17 years old in New Jersey and Pennsylvania who have a MyCHOP account. Within 5 business days, a CHOP Dermatology physician assistant will review your case and included photos, make treatment recommendations, and prescribed medications if needed.

Hair Loss

Girl on the Go provides a private in-home wig consultations for girls and woman going through chemotherapy.

Hair Club for Kids provides free hair restoration for children battling hair loss as a result of illness.

Locks of Love offers hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children who are suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.


Websites

AAD provides information to the public about a variety of skin conditions - including acne, poison ivy, and skin cancer - and their treatments.

The American Academy of Pediatrics provides educational information about common skin disorders in children.

The Dove Self-Esteem Project seeks to build positive body confidence and self-esteem with resources for youth, parents/mentors, and educators.

Headcovers Unlimited has hats, turbans and wigs for hair loss and cancer patients.

Hope for HS offers support, advocacy and awareness for hidradenitis suppurativa, including virtual support group meetings, community meetups and educational webinars.

The Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) Foundation seeks to improve the lives of people affected by HS through advocacy, education, virtual meetings, and research.

The Society for Pediatric Dermatology offers educational handouts on common skin conditions seen in children and teens.

YP Face It offers online support for young people with conditions or injuries affecting their appearance.