Skin Disorders

The skin is the largest organ of the body, and does many things besides keep the inside in, and the outside out. Children may be born with or develop skin problems, or have skin injuries.

Skin topics include:

alopecia
atopic dermatitis
birthmarks
burns
eczema
hemangiomas and vascular malformations
keloids
psoriasis
scleroderma
skin care
skin grafts
skin protection

More information

Blisters

Burns

Burns - Spanish

Visit these websites for more information:

Burns: First aid - Mayo Clinic

Burns: Taking Care of Burns - FamilyDoctor.org

Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis - Kids Health for Parents, The Nemours Foundation

Handout on Health: Atopic Dermatitis - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)

How Do I Protect Myself from UV? - American Cancer Society

Keloids - Aetna InteliHealth Inc.

Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks - American Academy of Pediatrics

Parents Guide to Skin Protection - American Cancer Society

Questions and Answers About Alopecia Areata - National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a part of the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH

The Whole Story on Skin - Kids Health, The Nemours Foundation

What's a Birthmark - Kids Health, The Nemours Foundation