Ringworm in Children

Ringworm is a type of skin infection cause by a fungus. Learn more about this condition, including cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Tick Bites

Ticks attach themselves to the scalp, behind the ear, in the armpit and groin, and also between fingers and toes. Find out what to do if you find a tick on your child.

Skin Cancer in Children

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the skin. It can spread to and damage nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is rare in children.

Scabies in Children

Scabies is an infestation of tiny bugs called mites on the skin. It causes a small red rash and intense itching. This infection is very contagious. It often spreads from child to child while children are sleeping together in the same bed or have close personal contact.

Benign Skin Growths in Children

Detailed information on benign skin growths in children, including dermatofibromas, dermoid cyst, freckles, keloids, lipomas, moles, atypical moles, and pyogenic granulomas.

Noninfectious Skin Conditions

Detailed information on non-infectious skin conditions, including dermatitis, acne, drug rashes, poison ivy/poison oak, and toxic epidermal necrolysis