Folliculitis occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed or infected. Learn about the causes and treatment for this skin condition.
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes painful bumps and boils to develop in the folds of the skin. Learn about the signs, symptoms and treatment of HS.
An overview of boils (abscesses) including the symptoms, treatments and treatment options.
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Health games and videos for kids.
30 minutes; Ages 8–13
Click through conversations to learn about building relationships on common interests, traits and experiences.
2:19; Ages 4–8
Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.
The AboutKidsHealth team works closely with the health-care professionals at The Hospital for Sick Children in the development and review of the health information on AboutKidsHealth.ca
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
25 minutes; Ages 11 and under
Choose your captain and complete missions in space by learning to recognize emotions and respond to them appropriately.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.
A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
In type 2 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin, or it cannot properly use what it produces. Learn how type 2 diabetes is managed.
