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 two business days, a CHOP dermatologist will review your case, make treatment recommendations, prescribe medications if needed and let you know if a follow-up visit is necessary.

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.

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

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