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  • Quiz: Skin for Kids


    Take this quiz about your skin.

  • Skin, Hair, and Nails: The Body’s Protective Layer for Parents


    Skin, hair, and nails form the outer layer of our body and protect everything inside.

  • 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.

  • A to Z: Infection, Skin for Parents


    A skin infection is a condition where bacteria or other germs enter the skin through a wound and spread, causing pain, swelling, and discoloration.

  • Skin for Parents


    Our skin protects the network of tissues, muscles, bones, nerves, blood vessels, and everything else inside our bodies.

  • Sun Safety for Parents


    By teaching kids how to enjoy fun in the sun safely, parents can reduce their risk for developing skin cancer.

  • Acanthosis Nigricans for Parents


    Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a condition that causes the skin to thicken and darken in places. AN is not harmful or contagious, but can be a sign of certain other medical conditions.

  • Melanoma for Parents


    Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Find out how to lower your family's risk of getting melanoma and how doctors treat it.

  • 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.

  • Skin Abscesses for Teens


    People can get abscesses on the skin, under the skin, in a tooth, or even inside the body. Most abscesses are caused by infection, so it can help to know what to do. Find out in this article for teens.