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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.

Dermatology

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.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Learning Hub

The SickKids Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides care for newborns up to four weeks of age. Find information about life in the NICU, conditions that affect newborns and premature babies and what to expect when leaving the NICU.

Stroke in newborns

Learn about strokes occurring in newborns. Stroke is caused by a blockage of the blood vessels in the brain and can happen at any age. Stroke occurs as frequently in newborns as in the elderly, yet it often goes unrecognized and untreated.

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.

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.

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.

Neonatal withdrawal syndromes

Read about the symptoms of neonatal withdrawal syndromes and approaches to treatment.

Eye conditions in your baby

Learn about various eye conditions that can arise during infancy, such as uncoordinated eyes, crossed eyes, and teary eyes.

Dry skin

An overview of the signs, symptoms and treatment options for your child's dry skin.

Heat rash (miliaria)

Learn about heat rash and how to prevent and treat it.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1)

Neurofibromatosis or NF1 causes growths to form on nerve tissues. Learn about both the common and uncommon skin and bone abnormalities of this condition.

Pulmonary hypertension

Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in children.

Side of a child's foot with patch of darker grey-brown skin below ankle

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

Find out why skin can sometimes change colour after inflammation or trauma and how to manage it.

How epilepsy is diagnosed

Learn about the methods of diagnosis, an important stage in understanding the cause of your child's seizures.

Crying in newborns

Crying in newborns is part of normal development. Learn how to effectively recognize the different types of cries your newborn baby might have.

Post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of post-hemorrhagic ventricular dilatation (PHVD) in newborn babies.

Pulmonary atresia

Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.

Skin reactions and radiation

Skin reactions are a common side effect of radiation therapy. Learn tips to help you manage skin reactions and what you should avoid.

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn babies.

Sepsis

Sepsis occurs when an infection spreads to the entire body. Find out what causes sepsis, how it is treated, and when to seek medical attention.

Meconium and meconium-related conditions

Learn what meconium is and what meconium-related conditions can occur in newborns.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

Learn what blood clots are, how they form, how they are treated, and complications that can occur because of them.

Tinea versicolor

An overview of the signs, symptoms, causes and treatment of the fungal skin infection tinea versicolor.