Kids' Skin Health

Your child's skin is a vulnerable organ and susceptible to things like eczema, poison ivy, and rashes. Learn how to prevent these, spot the early signs and when to see your doctor for treatment.
A family smiling at a newborn baby
What to Know About a Stork Bite
A dad changing a baby's diaper
What Is Diaper Rash?
An infant baby crying while a woman changes his diaper
Home Remedies for Diaper Rash That Actually Work
Mother smearing diaper rash cream on diaper area of baby
Lotrimin (Clotrimazole) for Diaper Rash
Toddler eczema treatment with cream
How to Treat Toddler Eczema
cradle cap
What Is Cradle Cap?
A man smiles down at a baby who is laying on a bed as he changes the baby's diaper.
Identify and Treat a Yeast Diaper Rash at Home
An illustration of a person looking at their yellow eyes and skin.
Causes of Jaundice Yellow Skin
Mother bathing daughter in bathtub
Using Bleach Baths to Treat Skin Conditions
Poison ivy (rhus radicans)
What Is Poison Ivy?
Woman sunbathing on the beach
Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and Sunscreen
Infant baby acne
How to Identify and Treat Baby Acne
Mother applying sunscreen to daughter on beach
What’s the Difference Between Suntan Lotion and Sunscreen?
a baby with acne
Why Does My Baby Have Acne?
Mother hugging son in bathroom
Anti-Itch Creams and Home Remedies for Kids
Woman's hand rubbing baby oil into baby's scalp, close-up
How Cradle Cap Is Treated
Kids running in garden
Heat Rash in Children
Little boy getting help using a hand sanitizer
How MRSA Is Diagnosed
White-marked Tussock Moth caterpillar
How to Spot and Treat a Caterpillar Rash
A child getting moisturizer applied to her cheeks.
Keratosis Pilaris Rash Treatments
Rash around child's mouth.
Perioral Dermatitis and Causes of a Red Ring Around the Lips
Girl applying cream in mirror
Dry Skin Treatments for Babies and Older Children