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  • Stretch Marks for Teens


    Your skin is usually fairly elastic, but when you grow or gain weight really quickly (like during puberty), you may get fine lines on your body called stretch marks.

  • A to Z: Eczema for Parents


    Learn about genetic conditions, allergic reactions, and conditions that can affect the skin.

  • Bruises for Teens


    Learn about bruises, why they happen, how to make them go away faster, and why they turn all those funny colors.

  • A to Z: Impetigo for Parents


    Impetigo is a contagious skin infection caused by bacteria.

  • A to Z: Optic Nerve Glioma for Parents


    An optic nerve glioma is a type of brain tumor that forms in or around the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain.

  • Dwarfism for Teens


    A dwarf is a short-statured person whose adult height is 4 feet 10 inches or under. Find out what happens when a person has dwarfism and why some people are born with it.

  • Dealing With Cuts for Parents


    Find out how to handle minor cuts at home - and when to get medical care for a more serious injury.

  • A to Z: Acanthosis Nigricans for Parents


    Acanthosis nigricans is a condition in which the skin thickens and darkens in places.

  • Bruises for Parents


    Learn about bruises, why they happen, how to make them go away faster, and why they change colors.

  • A to Z: Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) for Parents


    Ringworm, or dermatophytosis, is a highly contagious infection of the skin, hair or nails caused by a type of fungus called a dermatophyte.