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Dry skin

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

Skin biopsy: Caring for your child after the procedure

A skin biopsy helps diagnose skin problems. Find out how to help your child's skin heal after a skin biopsy.

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.

Scoliosis: Caring for a spinal brace (orthosis)

Proper care and cleaning of the spinal brace (orthosis) and your child’s skin are necessary to prevent the growth of bacteria and skin breakdown. Learn how to care for a spinal brace.

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.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

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

G/GJ tubes: Sensitivity and irritation

Learn how to prevent sensitivity or irritation around your child's stoma, and what to do if irritation does occur.

Scabies

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

Eczema (atopic dermatitis)

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

Sun safety

Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

Vulvovaginitis

Vulvovaginitis is skin irritation around the vulva and vagina that is common in young children. Read about the symptoms and treatment of vulvovaginitis.

Diaper rash

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

Tracheostomy: How to care for your child's stoma

Learn step-by-step instructions for cleaning your child's stoma.

Cellulitis

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

Skin and muscle biopsies: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after skin and muscle biopsies.

Fungal infections of the scalp, skin or nails

Keratosis pilaris

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.

G/GJ tubes: Hypertonic salt water soaks

Learn about hypertonic salt water soaks, when they can be used and how to make your own.

How to treat splinters and slivers

A splinter, or sliver, is a small fragment of material that has become embedded under the skin. Discover helpful tips to treat splinters.

Dressing for the cold

Learn how to dress properly for the cold so that you stay warm and dry.

Other issues related to chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can cause many different issues in addition to hair loss and making you feel sick. Find out about other issues related to chemotherapy and how to manage them.

Staying safe in the sun

Pressure ulcers (bedsores)

Learn about pressure ulcers, who is at risk and how to prevent them.

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.