KidsHealth

1Rashes: The Itchy Truth
Learn about rashes in a flash. Check out our article just for kids!

2Hey! A Tick Bit Me!
A tick attaches itself to the skin of a person or animal and sucks blood. If you have a dog, it may have picked up a tick before! Learn more about ticks in this article for kids.

3Poison Ivy
Poison ivy can give you a nasty rash. Find out more about it - and the other plants that can make you itch - in this article for kids.

4Impetigo
Impetigo is a strange-sounding word that might be new to you. It's an infection of the skin caused by bacteria. Read this article to learn more about it.

5Lyme Disease
The best way to prevent Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites. Find out more about this disease and how to keep those ticks away.

6Eek! It's Eczema!
Everybody has dry skin once in a while, but eczema is more than just that. If your skin is dry, itchy, red, sore, and scaly, you may have eczema. Learn more about this uncomfortable condition and what you can to do stop itching!

7Fungal Infections
What do you think of when you hear the word fungus? Do you think of mushrooms? A mushroom is one type of fungus, but fungus is also a type of germ that lives on all of us.

8Scabies
Anyone can get scabies - little babies, adults, kids like you - the mites aren't picky. Read on to find out more about how to prevent these unwanted invaders!

9Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a virus that causes red, itchy bumps. Find out more in this article for kids.

10Flash Interactive: Body Basics: Skin and Hair
Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies. Hair and nails are actually modified types of skin.