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Follow the links below to find information on skin diseases common in children.
Updated September 2007
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Birthmarks
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Better Health Channel
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Any mark that is present on the skin at birth, or that develops soon afterwards, is called a birthmark. They are very common most children have a mark of some sort. Occasionally, a birthmark may be a sign of other problems or diseases.
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May 2008
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Roseola infantum
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Better Health Channel
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Roseola is a mild viral infection that affects babies and young children. The raised, red skin rash and high temperature can last from a few hours to five days. The rash may be confused with measles or rubella.
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May 2008
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Port wine stains
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myDr
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Port wine stains are birthmarks made up of tiny blood vessels. They are relatively common, occurring in 3 out of every 1000 babies.
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Apr 2008
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Freckles and moles
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
If you are very fair skinned or you have red hair then you are likely to have freckles or sun kisses' as they are sometimes called.
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Mar 2006
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Interventions for guttate psoriasis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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| Description: |
No evidence from trials about the effects of treatments for guttate psoriasis.Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaly pink patches. Guttate psoriasis is a particular form of the disease that usually affects children and young adults. It can happ...
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Jan 2000
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Your skin: common conditions
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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This document gives information about acne, herpes, impetigo, prickly heat, scabies, and tinea, and how to treat these conditions. Includes advice on skincare.
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Jun 1995
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