Which procedures do you perform on adolescents?
Forty-one percent of dermatologists surveyed indicated that they do not perform procedures on adolescents. Of those that do, 32% use laser hair removal or chemical peels in adolescents, while only 23% each use light therapy for acne or onabotulinumtoxinA for hyperhidrosis. Pulsed dye laser use was reported in only 18% of dermatologists.
Expert Commentary
Provided by Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD (New York, New York)
The results of this survey are a reflection of the relatively recent trends in dermatology training. Now that there is board certification in pediatric dermatology, many dermatologists now refer to pediatric dermatologists for children who need or want procedures.
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