Caring for your child

If your child has symptoms of pink eye, your first step should be a call to your primary care provider, who will make a diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment.

Protect your child from the sun. Up to 80 percent of total lifetime sun exposure occurs in the first 18 years of life.

A bruise is a collection of blood underneath the skin that is caused by trauma to an area of the body. Sometimes, enough bleeding occurs so that a lump also forms.

If your newborn is younger than 2 months with a rectal temperature greater than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, go to an emergency department immediately.

When a baby has reflux that results in other health issues or concerns and requires further treatment, it is often called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Candidiasis is an infection caused by yeast on the skin and mucous membranes. When the infection occurs in the mouth, it is called thrush.

Detailed information on hand-foot-mouth disease, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Cradle cap can occur on the scalp, diaper area, face, neck, and trunk. Symptoms include dry or greasy scales.

Detailed information on diaper dermatitis (diaper rash), including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

Pityriasis rosea is a mild, but common, skin condition characterized by scaly, pink, inflamed skin.