Dr. Pearl Chu Kwong MD PHD
Dermatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dermatology
10175 Fortune Pkwy Suite 1203 Jacksonville FL, 32256About
Dr. Pearl Kwong is a pediatric dermatologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Kwong specializes in the skin care of children. Pediatric dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions that affect infants, children and teens. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Pediatric dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Kwong diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Univ of Alberta, Fac of Med, Edmonton, Alb, Canada 1990
University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry 1990
University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- Pediatric Dermatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Anterior encephalocele with subcutaneous right facial nodule.
- Treatment of Nevus comedonicus with topical tazarotene and calcipotriene.
- Spectrum of phenotypic manifestations from a single point mutation of the p63 gene, including new cutaneous and immunologic findings.
- Topical tacrolimus in the treatment of inverse psoriasis in children.
- Intrascrotal sarcoidosis in a pediatric patient.
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Acne
- Warts
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Fungal Infection
- Allergic Reaction
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