Emotional and Family Issues in Children With Heart Disease
A detailed look at the way children may feel about having congenital heart disease, plus some tips for helping them cope.
A detailed look at the way children may feel about having congenital heart disease, plus some tips for helping them cope.
Aortic stenosis means your child has a heart valve that is too narrow or is blocked. The aortic valve is 1 of 4 heart valves that keep blood flowing through the heart. The valves make sure blood flows in only one direction. The aortic valve keeps blood flowing from the left ventricle to the aorta.
Warts on the skin are harmless growths. They are caused by a virus. Warts can spread to other parts of the body and to other people.
Poison ivy rash is an allergic reaction to poison ivy. Learn how to care for your child if they are around poison ivy.
Impetigo is a skin infection. When it affects just the surface, it’s called superficial impetigo. Impetigo can also affect deeper parts of the skin. This is called ecthyma.
Fifth disease is a viral illness that causes a rash. It occurs most often in the winter and spring.
Diaper dermatitis is inflammation of the skin in the diaper area. It’s a very common condition in babies and toddlers.
Cradle cap (infant seborrheic dermatitis) is scaly patches on a baby's scalp. It isn’t serious, but it can cause thick crusting and white or yellow scales.
Detailed information on blisters, including causes, first aid, and treatment.
Detailed information on birthmarks and the different types, including vascular birthmarks, hemangiomas, and port-wine stains.