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Skin conditions and birthmarks in newborns

Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby. 

Skin care, nail care and dental care for babies

Read about useful tips to care for infant skin, nails, teeth and gums.

Ingrown toenail

An ingrown toenail occurs when the side of the nail grows into the surrounding skin. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Intramedullary nail

Find out how a motorized intramedullary nail helps lengthen your child's limb.

Fingernail infection (paronychia)

An easy-to-understand overview of fingernail infections including possible causes, treatment and when to see a doctor.

Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

Caring for dental braces while travelling and away from home

Learn how you and your child can care for their dental braces, retainers and invisible aligners while away from home or travelling.

Skin-to-skin kangaroo care for your hospitalized baby

Kangaroo care is skin-to-skin touch between a parent and baby. Learn more about kangaroo care and the benefits of skin-to-skin contact.

Juvenile psoriatic arthritis

Learn about psoriatic arthritis, a type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) that affects 3% to 10% of young people who have JIA.

Dental care for JIA

This page describes how arthritis can affect dental health. It also explains how your dental check-ups may change if you have arthritis. Your arthritis may also be an important consideration if you need to have dental surgery.

Dental care and JIA

Jaundice in newborns

Jaundice is a condition that causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. Learn about causes and treatments of jaundice in newborns.

Breathing problems in newborns

Read about various types of breathing problems in newborn babies and the care that is provided to help them.

Dental check-up and cancer treatment

It is important to visit the dentist for a check-up before beginning cancer treatment. Read on for information on the importance of a check-up and dental cleaning before treatment.

Pain in newborns and babies

Babies can feel pain. Learn about ways pain in newborns and babies can be assessed and techniques that can help ease pain.

Daily care after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about your child's daily routine in the hospital after a blood and marrow transplant.

Skin problems and cancer treatment

Cancer treatment can cause skin problems such as dryness and redness. Read about some tips to help you manage skin changes during treatment.

Curly toe or congenital curly toe (clinodactyly)

Curly toes occur when the affected toes curl towards the toes next to them. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.

Assessing babies (from newborns to one year)

Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.

Morphea of the face

Learn about morphea of the face, a rare condition in which skin on the face becomes hard and tight due to excess collagen deposition. Learn about symptoms, treatments and long-term outcomes in children.