Skin & Rashes Health Center
“What are those red (or white or brown) spots on my child?” “Why does poison ivy (or oak or sumac) make us itch?” “How do I get rid of ringworm?” These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the questions we all have about rashes. Rashes can give our kids (and us!) the itchy-scratchies and don’t always like to go away of their own accord. The one bit of information that seems to come easily is that rashes are no fun!
Articles
Throughout childhood, chances are there will be at least a few times kids develop strange spots on their skin. We take an in-depth look into the cause and treatment of warts, chickenpox, ringworm and more.
Q&A Guides
Skin irritation can look like, and signify, a number of different conditions. Here are some ways to identify and treat what you see on your child’s skin.
Eczema & Psoriasis
Eczema and psoriasis are both inflammatory responses of the immune system that manifest in the skin. Often, altering a child’s diet can be the key to shifting that response. Here we explore common triggers and ways to manage outbreaks.
Acne
If acne is so commonly associated with the teenage years, why are babies susceptible to it? Learn what causes baby acne and other common skin conditions in young children.
Insect Bites & Stings
Insect bites are never fun, especially for little ones. Take a look at how to best avoid and treat stings and bites.
Birth Marks
Sometimes skin conditions arise that are not rashes, but an indication of pigmentation. Learn about different varieties of birthmarks, moles, pigmentation and what they mean.
Fungi, Warts, Bacteria
The joyful abandon with which children play is a delight to behold, but the flipside is that it can leave them vulnerable to infections of various kinds. Here you’ll find ways to treat warts and common fungus infections.
Our goal is to improve children's health by inspiring parents to become knowledgable partners who can work with their children's physicians in new and rich ways.