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Cercarial dermatitis is a type of skin rash. It's caused by an allergic reaction to tiny parasites. The parasites are sometimes found in water, such as lakes, rivers, and the ocean.

Contact dermatitis is a common type of skin rash. It's caused by something that touches the skin and makes it irritated and inflamed.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common type of rash that causes red, scaly, greasy skin. It occurs on skin that has oil glands, such as the face, scalp, and upper chest.

Seborrheic keratoses are wart-like growths on the skin. These growths are not cancer. Many people get them, especially after age 30.

Short bowel syndrome is when the body has trouble absorbing nutrients from food because of a problem with the small intestine. It often happens to children who have had a large part of their small intestine removed. This complex condition can be life-threatening in some babies and children.

A Chiari II malformation is present at birth. With this condition, two parts of the brain at the back of the skull bulge through a normal opening in the skull where it joins the spinal canal.

The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. A tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue. An oligodendroglioma is a type of CNS tumor called a glioma.

Burners and stingers syndrome is a type of sports injury. It is a pain in the shoulder or neck that causes a burning or stinging feeling down an arm to the hand.

Children with special needs are sometimes not encouraged to exercise, because their parents or guardians fear they'll be injured. But physical activity is as important for children with special needs as it is for any child.