Related Conditions and Treatments
Acne
Condition
Acne is a chronic disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands located in the middle layer of the skin.
Autoimmune Diseases
Condition
Autoimmune disease is when the immune system mistakenly begins attacking healthy cells and tissues.
Benign Skin Growths
Condition
Benign skin growths are non-cancerous bumps, spots, and lumps on the skin.
Birthmarks
Condition
Birthmarks are areas of discolored and/or raised skin that are apparent at birth or shortly thereafter.
Blisters
Condition
Learn more about Blisters symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Request an appointment for Blisters with experts at Boston Children's Hospital at 617-355-6000.
Capillary Malformation
Condition
A capillary malformation, or port-wine stain, is a kind of birthmark.
Cellulitis
Condition
Cellulitis is a deep bacterial infection of the skin that usually occurs after some type of trauma causes an opening in your child's skin.
Diaper Rash
Condition
A diaper rash occurs in the area where a baby wears a diaper.
Diphtheria
Condition
Diphtheria is a bacterial disease that can infect the throat (respiratory diphtheria) or the skin (skin or cutaneous diphtheria).
Dyskeratosis Congenita
Condition
Dyskeratosis congenita is a rare condition that can often cause bone marrow failure.
Eczema
Condition
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is an inflammatory, allergic, non-contagious skin disorder that causes itchy, scaly, flaky skin.
Excessive Hair Growth (Hirsutism)
Condition
Hirsutism is when women experience excessive hair growth on parts of the body where men usually grow hair.
Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncles
Condition
Folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles involve inflammation and irritation of various areas of the skin.
Genetic Disorders
Condition
Genetic disorders include certain types of birth defects, chronic diseases, developmental problems, and sensory deficits that are inherited from one or both parents.
Hamartoma
Condition
A hamartoma is an abnormal growth that's made up of the same tissue from which it grows.
Hand-Foot-Mouth Disease
Condition
Hand-foot-mouth disease is a common viral illness that affects infants and children and often appears as a rash of small, blister-like bumps in the hands, feet, and mouth.
Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (HSP)
Condition
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a form of vasculitis, a condition that involves inflammation of the blood vessels.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
Condition
Herpes zoster (shingles) is a viral infection of the nerves that results in a painful rash of small blisters on a strip of skin anywhere on the body.
Impetigo
Condition
Impetigo is a superficial infection of the skin caused by bacteria, resulting in lesions that are often grouped and have a red base.
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Condition
Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which a child’s immune system attacks blood vessels throughout his body, causing muscle inflammation.
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Condition
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) occurs when a child has too many of a certain cell type called Langerhans cells.
Lymphatic Malformation
Condition
A lymphatic malformation is a sponge-like collection of abnormal growths that contain clear fluid.
Measles (Rubeola)
Condition
Measles, also called rubeola, is a very contagious respiratory illness caused by a virus.
Melanoma (Skin Cancer)
Condition
Melanoma is a highly malignant skin cancer that begins in melanocytes — cells that make melanin — of normal skin or moles and spreads rapidly and widely.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Condition
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease that causes small pink or skin-colored bumps on your child's skin.
Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Condition
Neurocutaneous syndrome is a broad term for a group of neurologic (brain, spine, and peripheral nerve) disorders.
Neurofibromatosis
Condition
Neurofibromatosis 1 is a genetic condition that causes symptoms including tumors (called neurofibromas) formed from nerve tissue.
Parry-Romberg Syndrome
Condition
Parry-Romberg syndrome, also call Romberg syndrome or progressive facial hemiatrophy, is a condition where the tissue of one side of the face gradually wastes away.
Pediatric Fibromyalgia and Musculoskeletal Pain
Condition
Learn more about Pediatric Fibromyalgia and Musculoskeletal Pain
Pediatric Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus)
Condition
Lupus causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body. It’s unpredictabe: It can affect many parts of the body at the same time.
Learn more about Pediatric Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus)
Pilonidal Disease
Condition
Pilonidal disease is a chronic infection of the skin in the area between the buttocks.
Pityriasis Rosea
Condition
Pityriasis rosea is a common and mild skin condition characterized by scaly, pink, and inflamed skin.
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
Condition
The oils of the poison ivy plants can cause an allergic reaction in nearly 85 percent of the population.
Pulsed Dye Laser
Treatment
The pulsed dye laser is a common treatment for removing many types of vascular malformations, commonly called “birthmarks,” on the skin.
Ringworm
Condition
Ringworm is a skin condition characterized by a ring-shaped red, scaly rash, or patches with clearing centers.
Roseola
Condition
Roseola is a viral illness that results in a rash or skin eruption. It usually consists of a high fever and a rash that develops as the fever decreases.
Sarcoidosis
Condition
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that results in granulomas, which are small, rounded growths consisting of blood vessels, cells, and connective tissue.
Second-Degree Burns
Condition
A second-degree burn affects the outer and underlying layers of skin: the epidermis and dermis.
Skin Pigment Disorders
Condition
Skin pigment disorders affect the amount of melanin in a child's skin, affecting skin color.
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) in Children
Condition
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) causes a reddening and blistering of the skin that gives it a scalded or burned look.
Learn more about Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) in Children
Thrush Candidiasis and Yeast Infections
Condition
Thrush candidiasis is an infection in the mouth caused by yeast on the skin and/or mucous membranes.
Tinea Versicolor
Condition
Tinea versicolor is a common fungal skin infection characterized by lighter or darker patches on the skin.
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Condition
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening skin disorder characterized by a blistering and peeling of the skin.
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)
Condition
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow in many different organs of the body.
Urticaria (Hives)
Condition
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a condition in which red, itchy, and swollen areas appear on your child's skin.
Vascular Malformations, Tumors, and Hemangiomas
Condition
Vascular malformations are benign (non-cancerous) lesions that are present at birth, but may not become visible until weeks or months later.
Learn more about Vascular Malformations, Tumors, and Hemangiomas
Vasculitis
Condition
Vasculitis, also called angiitis or arteritis, is an umbrella term for more than a dozen conditions, all of which involve inflammation of the blood vessels.
Venous Malformation
Condition
A venous malformation (VM) is a bluish lesion caused by widened, abnormally shaped veins.
Warts
Condition
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by the papillomavirus that can appear in different parts of the body.