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
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
