SEARCH

Scleroderma is an ongoing (chronic) disease that causes abnormal growth of connective tissue. It can affect the joints, skin, and internal organs. Learn more about this condition in a child, including what it is, what causes it, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint fluid (synovial fluid) and joint tissues. Read more about this condition in children.

Burns are classified as first-, second-, or third-degree, depending on how deep and severe they penetrate the skin's surface.

Chemical burns can occur when strong acids or alkalis come in contact with the skin or the eyes. Learn how to care for your child and how to get help.

Electrical burns occur when a child comes in contact with electricity, either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC).

Learn how to care for your child who has a burn caused by heat.

A burn is damage to tissues of the body caused by contact with things such as heat, radiation, or chemicals. A first-degree burn affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis).

A child who has been burned needs additional calories and protein to help them heal and grow.

Most children with burns have pain, which can be controlled with medicine. They also usually have itching at some point during the healing process.