Dermatology

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Division of Pediatric Dermatology, known as Children’s Dermatology Services and Acne Treatment Center, is the only dedicated pediatric dermatology office in western Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.

Led by Douglas Kress, MD, the region's first board-certified pediatric dermatologist, our care team, including Katherine Marks, DO, provides treatment and management of disorders of the skin, hair and nails and is geared to children from birth through 26 years of age.

Our practice has locations in Butler, Monroeville, South Fayette, and Wexford.

Appointments

Call us at 724-933-9190 or email us at ccpderm@chp.edu to schedule your child for her/his acne, wart, molluscum, or other pediatric dermatologic appointment.

Practice Specialties/ Expert Diagnostics and Treatment

  • Acne (fully-credentialed members of the iPLEDGE Accutane Program)
  • Birthmarks
  • Eczema
  • Hair disorders such as Alopecia (hair loss)
  • Hemangiomas and vascular malformations
  • Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)
  • Molluscum and warts
  • Mole screening and melanoma
  • Nail disorders
  • Psoriasis
  • Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)
  • Skin cancer
  • Tinea (ringworm)
  • Vitiligo

Children's pediatric dermatologists and/or members of their medical care team see more than 20,000 patients each year, making us a leader in this highly specialized field.

New Patient Information

Please review and complete the following forms before your first visit to our office. If you have any questions, please call 724-933-9190.