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Cartilage-hair hypoplasia (CHH)

Information about cartilage-hair hypoplasia, a genetic condition that may cause short stature (height), shorter arms and legs than expected, fine, sparse hair and problems with blood and the immune system.

Hair loss and cancer treatment

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Depending on your treatment for cancer, you may experience hair loss. Learn about ways to deal with hair loss.

Alopecia areata (hair loss)

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Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss. Learn about different types of alopecia areata and possible treatment options.

Hemophilia and cigarette smoking

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.

What causes juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?

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Find out why arthritis can occur in young people. This page describes how joint inflammation happens, and how juvenile idiopathic arthritis can hurt your joints. It also outlines some of the symptoms of arthritis in young people.

Folliculitis

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Folliculitis occurs when the hair follicle becomes inflamed or infected. Learn about the causes and treatment for this skin condition.

Skeletal dysplasia: An overview

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Skeletal dysplasia is a term used to describe a group of genetic conditions that cause abnormal formation of bone and cartilage. Growth and other bodily functions may also be affected.

Puberty in boys

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Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in boys and how to talk to your son about puberty.

What causes juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?

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This page describes how joint inflammation happens and how juvenile idiopathic arthritis can hurt your joints. It also outlines some of the symptoms of arthritis in young people.

Hemophilia: Types of bleeds

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Teens learn about the two most common bleeds in hemophilia: joint bleeds and muscle bleeds.

Performing grooming and personal care activities with arm and hand differences

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Sheriauna is a young adult who is a below-the-elbow amputee. In this video, she demonstrates how she applies her makeup.

Pierced ear infection

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A new ear piercing can easily become infected. Find out how to properly care for your child's new piercing.

Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

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

Foreskin problems

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Learn how to treat common foreskin problems and when to see a doctor.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Types of surgery

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Discover the different types of surgery that can help lengthen or straighten a limb.

Coarctation of the aorta

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Learn about coarctation of the aorta, a condition that involves a narrowing of the major artery leading from the heart to the body, affecting blood pressure. Find out how this condition can impact your life now and in the future.

What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?

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JIA can occur in young people, up to age 16. Discover the differences in arthritis between young people and adults, how common arthritis is in young people, and how it can affect the joints.

Pilonidal sinus

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Learn what causes a pilonidal sinus and how it can be treated.

Head lice

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Lice are small, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. Learn how to check for, treat and prevent this common infestation.

Dermatology

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Information about common skin conditions such as eczema, diaper rash, sunburn, warts, head lice, hair loss, birthmarks and more. Also learn about first aid and everyday care so your child can have healthy hair, skin and nails.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Medical complications

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Learn how avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can cause long-term health problems.

Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS)

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Polycystic ovaries syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder caused by hormonal imbalance. Learn about the effects of PCOS as well as possible treatment options.

Albinism and genetics

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Albinism is a genetic condition that causes a person to have no, or very little, pigment in the eyes and sometimes in the skin and hair also. Albinism is passed from parent to child because of a genetic mutation.

What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)?

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JIA can occur in young people, up to age 16. Discover the differences in arthritis between young people and adults, how common arthritis is in young people, and how it can affect the joints.

Vitiligo

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Vitiligo is a condition that causes skin and sometimes hair to lose their pigmentation and turn white. Learn about its causes and how it is diagnosed and treated.