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Athlete's Foot for Teens
Although the name athlete's foot sounds funny, if you have this skin infection, you're probably not laughing. The good news is that it is generally easy to treat.
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Scabies for Parents
Scabies is an infestation that affects the skin, and is caused by a mite that burrows into the top layer of skin. It causes itching and bumps or blisters.
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Athlete's Foot for Parents
Athlete's foot is a common fungal skin infection. It's generally easy to treat and prevent.
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Impetigo for Kids
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.
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Pubic Lice (Crabs) for Parents
Pubic lice are six-legged creatures that infest the hair in the pubic area. Pubic lice infestation is considered a sexually transmitted disease (STD), but it can be contracted in other ways.
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Impetigo for Parents
Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that causes blisters or sores on the face, neck, hands, and diaper area. Learn how this common problem is treated and what can help prevent it.
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What Are Head Lice? for Kids
Lice are tiny insects that live in a person's hair. Find out more in this article for kids.
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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: Burn, Second-Degree for Parents
A second-degree burn affects the top two layers of skin (the epidermis and dermis). It is more serious than a first-degree burn.