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  • Psoriasis

    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

    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

    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 in Children

    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.…

  • Type 2 Diabetes in Children

    Years ago, it was rare to hear about a child with type 2 diabetes. Doctors used to think kids only got type 1. It was even called juvenile diabetes for a long time. Not anymore. Now, according to the CDC, more than 208,000 people younger than 20 have diabetes. That number includes both type 1 and type 2…

  • Might My Child Have Type 1 Diabetes

    Every parent knows babies and small children sleep and drink a lot. But if your child is suddenly much drowsier or thirstier than usual, it could be a symptom of type 1 diabetes. It used to be called juvenile diabetes because most of the people who got it were young children. Your child could get type 1 diabetes as an infant, or later,…

  • Depression in Children

    Can Children Really Have Depression? Yes. Childhood depression is different from the normal “blues” and everyday emotions that children go through as they develop. Just because a child seems sad doesn’t necessarily mean they have significant depression. But if the sadness becomes persistent or interferes with normal social activities, interests, schoolwork, or family life, it may mean they…

  • Childhood Schizophrenia

    What Is Childhood Schizophrenia? Childhood schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder in children younger than age 13 that affects the way they deal with reality. They might have unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors. It’s also called childhood-onset or very early onset schizophrenia. The disorder is rare — less than 1% of children are diagnosed with it…

  • Children With Bipolar Disorder

    Although bipolar disorder more commonly develops in older teenagers and young adults, it can appear in children as young as 6. In recent years, it’s become a controversial diagnosis. Some experts believe it is rare and being overdiagnosed; others think the opposite. At this point, it’s hard to be sure just how common it is. Another diagnosis,…

  • Mental Illness in Children

    According to the U.S. Surgeon General, about 20% of American children suffer from a diagnosable mental illness during a given year. Further, nearly 5 million American children and adolescents suffer from a serious mental illness (one that significantly interferes with their day-to-day life). Which Mental Illnesses Are Most Common in Children? Children can suffer from the following…

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