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Eczema: Seasonal changes

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) can be worse in cold, dry weather or when your child is hot and sweaty. Find out how you can help your child.

Eczema: School and activities

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Learn how to help your child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) at school, with physical activities and swimming.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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Learn what atopic dermatitis is and what you can do to help your child cope.

Eczema: Coping with eczema

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Learn how to help your child and your family cope with eczema (atopic dermatitis).

Diaper rash

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Diaper rash is a common skin irritation that affects babies and toddlers. Learn how to treat it and the best way to prevent it.

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

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

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

Amantadine

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Your child needs to take the medicine called amantadine. This information sheet explains what amantadine does, how to take it, and what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

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.

Cold sores (herpes simplex)

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Information on cold sores (herpes simplex): what they are, common signs and symptoms, causes, complications and how to treat.

Dark circles under the eyes

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Learn about what can cause dark circles under your child's eyes.

Cellulitis

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Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this serious skin infection.

Dry skin

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

Keratosis pilaris

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Keratosis pilaris is a common rash that results in bumps on the skin. Learn what causes keratosis pilaris and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Chest pain in children

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Learn about causes and treatment of chest pain in children.

Poison ivy

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Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Seasonal allergies

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Learn about common symptoms and treatments for seasonal allergies.

Scabies

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Scabies is a skin condition caused by mites. Learn what to look for and how it is treated.

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.

Skin biopsy

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Find out how a doctor uses a skin biopsy to diagnose a change or growth on the skin.

Asthma: Overview and care

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Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

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Information for children, adolescents and their families about eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disorder that involves inflammation and swelling of the esophagus.

Molluscum contagiosum

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Find information about molluscum contagiosum, a common skin infection that looks like small, raised, flesh-coloured bumps.

Bath time for newborn babies

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How to effectively make bath time easier for your newborn. Information on giving a newborn baby a sponge bath is provided, as well as safety tips.

Celiac disease

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May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.

Dasatinib

Drug A-Z

Your child needs to take a medicine called dasatinib. This information sheet explains what dasatinib does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

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Eczema: Seasonal changes

Eczema: School and activities

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

Eczema: Coping with eczema

Diaper rash

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

Amantadine

Dermatology

Cold sores (herpes simplex)

Dark circles under the eyes

Cellulitis

Dry skin

Keratosis pilaris

Chest pain in children

Poison ivy

Seasonal allergies

Scabies

Pierced ear infection

Skin biopsy

Asthma: Overview and care​

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE)

Molluscum contagiosum

Bath time for newborn babies

Celiac disease

Dasatinib

Asthma: Overview and care