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Hand, foot, and mouth disease causes mouth sores and a rash on the hands, feet, or buttocks.

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.

Procedural sedation is medicine to ease discomfort, pain, and anxiety during a procedure. Learn more about sedation and how to care for yourself afterward.

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

You’ve been told that your child has type 2 diabetes. This means their body has trouble using a sugar called glucose for energy. Diabetes is a lifelong condition. Left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems. But diabetes can be managed so your child can live a full, healthy life.

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes. It's a medical emergency and can lead to coma or death. Read on to learn more about DKA and how to prevent it in your child.

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.