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Eczema: Seasonal changes

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be worse in cold, dry weather or when your child is hot and sweaty. Find out how you can help your child.

Seasonal allergies

Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

​Learn what atopic dermatitis is and what you can do to help your child cope.

Eczema: Coping with eczema

Learn how to help your child and your family cope with eczema (atopic dermatitis).

Eczema: School and activities

Learn how to help your child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) at school, with physical activities and swimming.

Dark circles under the eyes

Learn about what can cause dark circles under your child's eyes.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

Find out why skin can sometimes change colour after inflammation or trauma and how to manage it.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.

Diaper rash

Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

Cellulitis

Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious skin infection.

Asthma: Overview and care​

Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.

Neuroinflammatory disorders

Neuroinflammatory disorders are conditions in which inflammation affects the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord, and/or optic nerves).

Amantadine

Your child needs to take the medicine called amantadine. This information sheet explains what amantadine does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

Leukemia and behavioural changes

Learn how to recognize and deal with behaviour changes in your child with leukemia.

Cold sores (herpes simplex)

Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.

Complementary and alternative medicines for JIA

There are various complementary and alternative therapies that are available in the treatment of JIA. Learn the difference between complementary and alternative therapies and how to tell which ones are safe for your child.

Egg allergy

Find out how to help your child manage an egg allergy.

Over-the-counter medications after a liver transplant

Cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA)

Learn about the different types of allergic reactions that infants and children may experience to proteins found in cow's milk.

Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.

Dasatinib

Your child needs to take a medicine called dasatinib. This information sheet explains what dasatinib does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Over-the-counter medications