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Vitiligo for Parents
While vitiligo might make kids self-conscious, this skin condition is not medically dangerous. Kids with vitiligo are as healthy as other kids.
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What's a Skin Test? for Kids
If you might have allergies, a special doctor called an allergist can help figure out what you are allergic to by giving you a skin test.
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Quiz: Skin for Kids
Take this quiz about your skin.
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Sun Safety for Parents
By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.
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Staph Infections for Parents
When skin is punctured or broken for any reason, staph bacteria can enter the wound and cause an infection. But good hygiene can prevent many staph infections. Learn more.
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A to Z: Infection, Skin for Parents
A skin infection is a condition where bacteria or other germs enter the skin through a wound and spread, causing pain, swelling, and discoloration.
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Skin for Parents
Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies.
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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.
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Tanning for Teens
The sun can do a lot more than just give you a warm summer glow. Get the facts on sun and skin damage - and what you can do to protect yourself and still look tan.
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Acanthosis Nigricans for Parents
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a condition that causes the skin to thicken and darken in places. AN is not harmful or contagious, but can be a sign of certain other medical conditions.