Dr. Wynnis L. Tom M.D.
Dermatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dermatology
4168 Front Street San Diego CA, 92103About
Dr. Wynnis Tom is a pediatric dermatologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Tom 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. Tom diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Medical Degree
Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Other Degree
Dermatologist Medical Degree
Associate Professor of Dermatology Medical Degree
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Individualizing treatment for adolescent acne to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Omphalomesenteric duct remnants: umbilical versus umbilical cord lesions.
- Management of pilomatrix carcinoma: a case report of successful treatment with Mohs micrographic surgery and review of the literature.
- Atopic dermatitis: recent findings and insights.
- Variable response to propranolol treatment of kaposiform hemangioendothelioma, tufted angioma, and Kasabach-Merritt phenomenon.
- Oral azathioprine for recalcitrant pediatric atopic dermatitis: clinical response and thiopurine monitoring.
- Association of pediatric psoriasis severity with excess and central adiposity: an international cross-sectional study.
- Psoriasiform eruptions during Kawasaki disease (KD): A distinct phenotype.
- Visual Diagnosis: Spoon Nails and Short, Brittle Hair in a 3-year-old Boy.
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Fellowships
- Rady Childrens Hospital-San Diego
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