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.
2 minutes; Ages 7–11
A walk through the pathology lab, where doctors examine blood and other bodily fluids, organs and tissues.
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
A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.
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.
Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.
Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
Learn how to effectively keep your baby safe when using baby equipment, including change tables, cribs, strollers, carriers/slings, playpens and more.
Read about different types of attachment that a baby or child might develop. Attachment issues, such as disorganized attachment, are discussed.
An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.
Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.
