KidsHealth

1Tu pelo
El “pelo” no es solamente el cabello que tienes en la cabeza. Tienes “pelo” (y vello) en casi todas las partes del cuerpo.

2Tus uñas
Tus uñas cumplen una función. La superficie dura de las uñas protege las yemas de los dedos de las manos y de los pies. Además, ¡las uñas de las manos te permiten rascarte con facilidad o quitar el pelo del perro de tu suéter!

3Spina Bifida
Inside your spine is the spinal cord, which is like a closed tube made up of nerves. Spina bifida can occur when there is an opening in the cord.

4Skin Problem: Psoriasis
Psoriasis causes red, flaky skin. Find out more about this chronic skin condition.

5Flash 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.

6Micro Skin
What does skin look like up close? Find out in this photograph.

7Athlete's Foot
Anyone can get athlete's foot. Find out how to avoid this itchy skin condition in this article for kids.

8¿Cuándo me vendrá el período?
Nadie puede decir con exactitud cuando te vendrá el primer período menstrual, pero será en algún momento durante la pubertad. La pubertad es la época de tu vida en la que empiezas a convertirte en adulto.

9Taking Care of Your Skin
What does your skin ask for in return for all the wonderful things it does? Just a little care and consideration, so learn more about taking care of your skin by reading our article for kids.

10Eek! 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!