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Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia for Parents
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) affects the adrenal glands, which make important hormones. Symptoms depend on a child's age, sex, and which hormones the adrenal glands make too little or too much of.
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Cold Sores (HSV-1) for Teens
Cold sores (also known as fever blisters) are pretty common and lots of people get them. So what causes them and what can you do?
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Cold Sores for Parents
Cold sores are small and painful blisters that appear around the mouth, face, or nose. They're very common and, while uncomfortable, usually go away on their own.
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Warts for Teens
Most warts are easy to treat and are rarely cause for alarm. Read this article for more information on warts and how to get rid of them.
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What to Do About Warts for Parents
Warts are common skin infections. They generally don't cause any serious problems, so usually don't need to be removed.
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Warts for Parents
Many of us have had a wart somewhere on our bodies at some time. But other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless.
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Campomelic Dysplasia for Parents
People with campomelic dysplasia usually have bent long bones and can have severe breathing problems. A team of specialists will care for a child when medical problems come up.
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Testicular Torsion for Parents
This emergency condition causes extreme genital pain and usually requires surgery to save a boy's testicle. If your son has groin pain, get him to a doctor right away.
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How to Handle Pain While Peeing for Parents
When it hurts to pee, a urinary tract infection (UTI) is usually to blame. But there are other causes. Here's what to do.
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Does the HPV Vaccine Cause Paralysis? for Teens
The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown, but it can be brought on by infections and occasionally by vaccines. But no connection has been found between GBS and the HPV vaccine.