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.
Acne Peel
Treatment
Acne peels contain a liquid solution of either mandelic, glycolic, or salicylic acid that causes cell turnover to improve skin texture and pigmentation.
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.
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.
Congenital Nevi (Moles) in Children
Condition
Learn about congenital nevi in children from Boston Children’s Hospital. Find out about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for your child.
Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congeita (CMTC)
Condition
Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (CMTC) is a rare kind of birthmark that usually fades considerably before a child turns 1.
Learn more about Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congeita (CMTC)
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.
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.
Patch Testing for Children
Treatment
Patch testing is a type of skin allergy test.
Pediatric Fibromyalgia and Musculoskeletal Pain
Condition
Fibromyalgia is when pain is being set off by things that feel painless to most people — getting a friendly pat on the back, for instance.
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.
Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome)
Condition
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS, aka “progeria”) is a rare condition in which children show signs of early aging.
Learn more about Progeria (Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome)
Pulsed Dye Laser
Treatment
A pulsed dye laser (PDL) uses a laser to remove or treat various vascular anomalies.
Rheumatic Fever
Condition
Rheumatic fever is a systemic immune disease that affects the joints, skin, heart, blood, vessels, and brain.
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.
Spider Telangiectasias
Condition
Spider telangiectasias look like little red lines on a child's skin and are usually just a cosmetic problem.
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
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Condition
Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare neurological condition that is present at birth and is not hereditary.
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.
Vitiligo in Children
Condition
Vitiligo is a disease in which patients lose color (otherwise known as pigment) on certain areas of their skin.
Warts
Condition
Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by the papillomavirus that can appear in different parts of the body.