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

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.

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.

Warts are small growths on the skin. Learn more about this condition, including causes, common types, diagnosis, treatment, and when to contact your doctor.

To get energy, the body breaks down food into fuel. When you have diabetes, your body has trouble using this fuel for energy.

Vomiting is most often caused by a virus or food poisoning. It usually lasts only 1 or 2 days. The biggest concern when your child is vomiting is too little fluid in the body (dehydration). This sheet tells you what you can do to help your child feel better and stay hydrated.

Fifth disease is a viral infection that is common in children. Fifth disease is also known as slapped cheek disease. Fifth disease usually goes away on its own.

Roseola is a common viral infection in children under age 2. Here's what you need to know about caring for your child.

During a breath-holding spell, your child holds their breath for a while before briefly losing consciousness. Breath-holding spells often happen after a trauma or an emotional upset. They occur most often in children under age 3. They can be scary for both parents and children. But they usually aren't a serious problem. And they often stop by the time a child is 5 or 6 years old.