Genodermatoses Clinic

The Genodermatoses Clinic provides consultations for patients with a suspected or diagnosed genetic skin disorder (genodermatosis). The clinic assesses patients affected by a complex and/or undiagnosed genetic skin disease by facilitating coordinated clinical assessment, genetic testing and counseling in as few visits as possible. This “one-stop” visit for care reduces the wait time for a diagnosis and management and the number of hospital visits.

Genodermatoses or genetic skin disorders can present as disturbances in the structure or function of the skin and are often associated with multi-organ involvement. Given their rarity and unusual presentations, genodermatoses frequently pose diagnostic and management challenges.  

This clinic occurs once a month. This interdisciplinary clinic aims to provide improved care by assessing clinical findings, coordinating genetic testing, providing genetic counselling and managing complex disease all during one clinic encounter. We conduct pre- and post-clinic meetings to facilitate a unified approach to diagnosis and management of these conditions. 

What to bring: 

• Past photos of your child’s skin issue, if available. 

 Directions: 

The Dermatology Clinic is located in Clinic 7 on the Main Floor of the Black Wing. The clinic is located near the University Avenue entrance. 

At the start of your visit, a nurse will take your child to a room to capture your child’s height, weight, blood pressure and take photos. There may be times when this will not be done first, but at some point in the visit. A resident or fellow will then perform an assessment and will review their findings with staff. The resident or fellow will return with a staff physician to confirm the initial assessment and direct a plan. 

Other dermatology residents and fellows may be asked to join the team in the room to learn. That’s because SickKids is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, so we help train doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals. As a result, this may mean that a clinic visit may take longer to complete. Please be prepared to be here for the better part of a morning or afternoon. We suggest that you bring extra diapers, feedings for babies and a favourite toy for your child. Your child may be asked to be fully undressed during the appointment in order for the doctors to examine your child’s skin.   

Clinic schedules may change at any time. If this does happen, clinic staff will contact you to notify you of the appointment change. 

More information: 

Visit Dermatology Department 

Fax for General Inquires: 416-813-7055
Fax for New Referrals: 416-813-7848