title: Pain management for dermatologic procedures in children.
abstract: Simple explanations provided to children and their parents before a dermatologic procedure is attempted will decrease the time it takes to perform the procedure and make it a less difficult experience for all concerned. The dermatologist should always consider the availability of less painful but effective methods when treating children.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, USA.
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Rothman
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008976:Molluscum Contagiosum / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D010465:Perception / Q000502:physiology; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011368:Professional-Family Relations; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D014860:Warts / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery