When Your Child Has Pityriasis Rosea

Pityriasis rosea is an itchy skin rash that often affects the chest and back. It occurs more often in older children and teens, but anyone can get it. Learn more about symptoms and treatment.

When Your Child Has Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever is an illness that appears as a red (scarlet) rash on the body. It is caused by the same bacteria that causes strep throat. Here's what you need to know.

When Your Child Has Heat Rash (Prickly Heat)

Heat rash (also called prickly heat) is a common problem in children, especially babies. It causes small red bumps on the skin. It appears most often on the neck, buttocks, and skin folds. But it can appear anywhere on the body. Heat rash isn't serious. It can easily be treated at home.

When Your Child Has Impetigo

Impetigo is a skin infection that can easily spread from person to person. Read on to learn details about diagnosis and treatment.

When Your Child Has a Stye

A stye is a common problem in children. It's an infection that appears as a red bump or swelling near the rim of the upper or lower eyelid.

Clostridium Difficile (C. Diff) Infection

Clostridium difficile (C. diff) bacteria can be very harmful. They affect the intestinal tract. They can cause symptoms ranging from mild diarrhea to severe inflammation of the large intestine (colon). Read on to learn about how this infection is caused, diagnosed, and treated--and how to prevent it.

When Your Child Has Mouth Sores

Your child has a mouth sore. Mouth sores can be painful and can make eating or drinking uncomfortable. But they often aren't a serious problem. Read on to learn how to manage and treat them at home.

When Your Child Has a Stinger

A stinger is a shooting pain that travels down the neck to the arm. This is a common injury in kids who play football or wrestling. Learn how to treat and prevent stingers.