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  • How the Body Works (Topic Center) for Kids


    The human body is an amazing machine. Learn more about it through movies, quizzes, articles, and more.

  • Molluscum Contagiosum for Teens


    The skin rash molluscum contagiosum isn't a big deal. Find out what to do about it in this article for teens.

  • Why Does Hair Turn Gray? for Kids


    Can you imagine yourself with gray hair someday? Find out why it happens in this article for kids.

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) for Teens


    In polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), the ovaries produce higher than normal amounts of certain hormones, which can interfere with egg development and release. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat PCOS.

  • Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis) in Infants for Parents


    This harmless condition - the infant form of dandruff - causes rough, scaly patches on a baby's skin.

  • A to Z: Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) for Parents


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

  • Melanoma for Parents


    Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Find out how to lower your family's risk of getting melanoma and how doctors treat it.

  • Melanoma for Teens


    Melanoma is different from other skin cancers because it can spread if it's not caught early. Find out how to lower your risk of getting melanoma and how doctors treat it.

  • A to Z: Alopecia Areata for Parents


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

  • Vitiligo for Teens


    Vitiligo is a loss of skin pigment that causes white spots or patches to appear on the skin. It's not medically dangerous, but it can affect a person's appearance. Find out more.