When Your Child Has Iron-Deficiency Anemia
In iron-deficiency anemia, the cause of anemia is not having enough iron in the body. Learn more about this condition, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and prevention.
In iron-deficiency anemia, the cause of anemia is not having enough iron in the body. Learn more about this condition, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and prevention.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection in the urinary tract. The urinary tract is made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Chickenpox is an illness that can easily spread from person to person (contagious). It causes an itchy skin rash that appears as bumps and blisters. The rash can spread all over the body. Though chickenpox can cause some discomfort, most children recover with no lasting effects. Here is information to help you care for your child.
Warts are small growths on the skin. They can appear anywhere on the body and be any size. Warts are harmless. But they may bother your child if they appear on areas such as the face or hands.
Ringworm is a fungal infection that affects the skin. It spreads from person to person. Ringworm is not serious and can usually be treated at home. Read on for more details about ringworm in children.
Pityriasis rosea is an itchy skin rash that often affects the chest and back. It occurs more often in older children and teens, but anyone can get it. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.
Scarlet fever is an illness that appears as a red (scarlet) rash on the body. It is caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Scarlet fever was once a serious childhood illness. Now, it can be treated with medicine and home care. Here's what you need to know.
Heat rash (also called prickly heat) is a common problem in children, especially babies. It causes small red bumps on the skin. It appears most often on the neck, buttocks, and skin folds. But it can appear anywhere on the body. Heat rash is not serious. It can easily be treated at home.
Be prepared. Know the signs of heat related illnesses and how to treat them.
Impetigo is a skin infection that can easily spread from person to person. Read on to learn details about diagnosis and treatment.