Pediatric Dermatologist in Forest Hills, Queens for Children and Teens
Quick Facts About Pediatric Dermatology in Forest Hills
What parents usually want to know before they book.
Pediatric Lead
Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD, board-certified dermatologist
Ages Seen
Infants, toddlers, school-age children and teens
Most Common Reasons
Eczema, molluscum contagiosum, warts, rashes, moles, teen acne
Also Seeing Children
Aleksey Babakhanov, FNP and Zina Goldvekht, PA-C
Insurance
Most major plans accepted
Location
Forest Hills, Queens, NY. Call 718-896-3376 or book online
Which Skin Problem Brought You Here?
Find the one that sounds like your child, then bring it to the visit.
My child scratches all night and the patches keep coming back
That pattern usually points to eczema. The goal at the first visit is to calm the current flare, then work out what is setting it off so the next one is smaller. Sleep tends to improve before the skin looks completely clear.
Small firm bumps are spreading across my child's arm or trunk
Molluscum contagiosum spreads by contact and by scratching, which is why it travels across one area of the body. It clears on its own eventually, though that can take a long time, so many families choose to treat it rather than wait.
My teenager's acne is getting worse and drugstore products are not helping
Once acne is leaving marks or the over-the-counter routine has stalled, prescription treatment is usually the faster path. Teens are seen on their own terms here, and follow-up visits are often with the nurse practitioner or physician assistant.
There is a rash and I cannot tell if it needs a doctor
Bring it in. Rashes in children look alike to the eye and differ completely in cause, and the treatment for one can make another worse. A short visit settles what it is.
I noticed a new or changing mole on my child
New moles are normal as children grow. Ones that change shape, colour or size, or that look different from the rest, are worth having examined rather than watched at home.
Eczema Treatment for Children in Forest Hills
Eczema is the reason most children come here, and it is the condition parents write about afterwards. It runs in cycles: skin that is dry and easily irritated, a trigger, then a flare that itches enough to break sleep for the whole house.
Treatment works on both halves. Calming the flare that is happening now, and reducing how often the next one arrives. That second half is the part that takes a conversation, because triggers are different for every child: soaps and detergents, heat and sweat, certain fabrics, winter air, sometimes food.
What treatment usually involves
A daily moisturising routine that is simple enough to actually keep up
Prescription topical treatment for active flares, at the strength the skin and the age call for
Working out the triggers so the routine is built around your child, not a generic list
A plan for what to do when a flare starts, so it is handled at home before it escalates
“I am forever grateful for the exceptional care and treatment my son has received. Dr. Paltiel is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and truly knows how to treat complex eczema.”
Molluscum and Warts: The Bumps That Spread Between Kids
Molluscum contagiosum and warts are both viral, both common in childhood, and both spread the same two ways: skin to skin, and by a child scratching one spot and touching another. That is why they tend to appear in clusters rather than scattered across the body.
Both will clear without treatment given enough time. The reason families treat them anyway is usually practical: the spread is getting worse, a sibling has caught it, the child is embarrassed at school, or it is somewhere that catches on clothing. Any of those is a fair reason to come in.
Treatment is chosen around the child's age and how much they can tolerate, not a single default method.
Teen Acne Treatment in Queens
Teen acne is worth treating early for a reason that has nothing to do with vanity: acne that is left to run its course is the acne that leaves marks, and scarring is far harder to treat than the acne that caused it.
Most teenagers arrive having already tried several products from a pharmacy shelf. That is normal, and it is useful information, because what has not worked narrows down what will. Prescription options are considerably stronger than anything available over the counter.
“My daughter has been going here since she was 15, her treatment for acne was successful and well attended to.”
What a First Visit Looks Like for a Child
Bring photographs of the skin at its worst. Flares have a habit of calming down on the morning of the appointment, and a photo from a bad night is more useful than a description.
It also helps to write down what has already been tried, including anything bought without a prescription, and roughly when the problem started. Parents rarely remember all of it in the room.
The office is in Forest Hills, Queens, and has cared for local families since 2008. Many of the children seen here are the children of adult patients.
Read Our Reviews
"Great experience with the NP will definitely come back!"
Shelly Manahimov"Highly recommend. Excellent care. Courteous and competent staff."
Thomas Turberville"It does not get better than the doctors and staff here. Polite, caring, comforting, and down right top notch professional. If you want to love a doctor's visit, this place is for you."
Darrell GilbertYour Child's Dermatology Team
Dr. Michael Paltiel, MD leads pediatric care. Aleksey Babakhanov, FNP and Zina Goldvekht, PA-C also see children and teens, and often handle follow-up visits.
“A very good doctor, he resolved my daughter's eczema problem and a virus that appeared on her left arm.”
“I was there with my teenage child for follow-up. Face looks much better already.”
Most Major Insurances Accepted
Most major plans are accepted. Call the office to check your specific plan before the visit.
- 1199 National Benefit Fund
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Coventry
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis
- First Health
- HealthFirst
- Medicare
- Oxford
- Tricare East
- United Healthcare
Pediatric Dermatology Questions Parents Ask
Schedule a Consultation
Call 718-896-3376 or book online. The office is in Forest Hills, Queens, and sees children of every age.
Adult & Pediatric Dermatology has treated children and adults as a dermatologist in Forest Hills, Queens since 2008, with Sunday hours and most major insurances accepted.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your individual needs.