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.
Health games and videos for kids.
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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.
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
Read about the causes and treatments for reflex epilepsy, a rare condition in which seizures are set off by specific stimuli such as flashing lights.
Learn about the different tools and sources of information that can help assess your child's pain.
Learn how the family support team can help you cope during your child's blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Learn about the common items in your kitchen, such as cleaners and soaps, that may be hazardous to children and what you should do if they are accidentally consumed.
Learn about the everyday items you keep in your garage or storage shed that could be potentially harmful if your child consumes them.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about the importance of practicing if you want to get better at an activity.
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.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
