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Cellulitis for Parents
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and underlying tissues that can affect any area of the body. It begins in an area of broken skin, like a cut or scratch.
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Strep Throat In Kids and Teens for Parents
Strep throat is a common cause of sore throat in kids and teens. It usually requires treatment with antibiotics, but improves in a few days.
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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.
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Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss) for Parents
Alopecia areata is a condition that causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body.
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Caring for Your Teen With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Age 13 and Up for Parents
If your teen has cerebral palsy, there's a lot to know. This checklist makes it easy to determine what programs and services might be needed as your teen nears adulthood.
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Psoriasis for Parents
Psoriasis causes skin cells to build up on the surface of the skin where they form itchy, red patches and thick scales. Find out what causes psoriasis and how to help your child deal with it.
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Group A Strep Infections for Parents
Group A strep (GAS) bacteria usually live harmlessly on the skin and in the nose and throat. Sometimes they cause mild skin or throat infections, but can cause more serious infections or problems in other parts of the body.
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Your Medical Records for Teens
Each time you hop up on a doctor's exam table, somebody makes a note in your medical records. There may come a time when you need your medical information, so find out how to get it and how it's protected.
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Group B Strep and Pregnancy for Parents
Women who have this common but potentially dangerous bacteria while pregnant get antibiotics during labor to avoid passing the bacteria to their babies.
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Health Insurance Basics for Teens
Taking charge of your own health care is a big step, and it can be a little overwhelming. Here's a quick crash course on insurance for teens.