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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Skin, Hair, and Nails: The Body’s Protective Layer for Parents


    Skin, hair, and nails form the outer layer of our body and protect everything inside.

  • Sun Safety for Parents


    By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.

  • Skin for Parents


    Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Wound Healing and Care for Teens


    How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it – as well as how well someone cares for the wound at home. Find out what to do in this article for teens.

  • Wound Healing and Care for Parents


    How well a wound heals depends on where it is on the body and what caused it. Good home care is an important part of healing.