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  • A to Z: Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) for Parents


    Ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is a highly contagious infection of the skin, hair or nails caused by a type of fungus called a dermatophyte.

  • Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss) for Parents


    Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body.

  • Tetanus for Parents


    Tetanus (also called lockjaw) is a preventable disease that affects the muscles and nerves, usually due to a contaminated wound.

  • Psoriasis for Teens


    Psoriasis causes skin cells to build up on the surface of the skin where they form itchy, red areas and thick scales. Find out how to deal with psoriasis, and what causes it.

  • What's Ringworm? for Kids


    Ringworm isn't a worm at all. It's an infection on the skin or nails caused by a fungus.

  • Ringworm for Kids


    Ringworm isn't a worm at all - it's the name for a type of fungal skin infection. The good news is that ringworm is easy to treat.

  • How the Body Works Scavenger Hunt Answer Sheet for Kids


    Check here for answers when you're done with the How the Body Works Scavenger Hunt!

  • Bathroom, Laundry, and Garage: Household Safety Checklist for Parents


    Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your bathroom, garage, and laundry area. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.

  • About the Body Basics Library for Teens


    Did you ever wonder what all those complex body systems do? Use this medical library to find out about basic human anatomy, how it all functions, and what happens when things go wrong.

  • About Body Basics for Parents


    Remember the biology class you had in high school? Well, maybe you don't or maybe now that you have a child, your interest in how the body works has grown.