Category: 8. Skin Disorders

If your child has psoriasis, there’s a lot you can do to help them learn how to manage symptoms and keep the skin condition from chipping away at their self-confidence. With the right approach, your support can show them the way to live and thrive with the disease. Help Your Child Accept It Even after the doctor explains…

Eczema can show up as crusty, flaky patches on your baby’s skin, often during their first few months. It’s common and treatable. Many infants outgrow it. Not sure if your baby’s itchy, irritated rash is eczema? Your doctor can tell you for sure. These questions and answers can help you understand what to look for. What Does Baby…

Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a kind of arthritis that happens in kids. It’s a rare disease that causes inflammation and swelling of the muscles and blood vessels under the skin. It may also be called inflammatory myopathy. About 3,000 to 5,000 children in the United States have JDM. It most often affects kids ages 5 to 10. (In adults, it’s…

Hair loss, or alopecia, isn’t just a problem for adults. Hair loss in children is responsible for an estimated 3% of pediatric office visits in the U.S. Whether your child has thinning hair or distinct bald spots, the loss of hair can be frightening. The good news is that, with a proper diagnosis, most cases of hair loss can be treated successfully.…