Miscellaneous Skin Conditions

Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a rare but potentially fatal skin disease that causes the top layer of the skin to slough off in sheets. Find out more about why this happens and how it's treated.

Melasma is a common pigmentary disorder that commonly affects women with darker skin. Find out more about the types of melasma and how they are treated.

Review the common causes of diaper rashes in infants, what might cause a persistent rash, and tips to prevent and treat your child's diaper rash.

Learn about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment for babies and children with heat rash or prickly heat.

Review common treatments for itching that can provide some relief for itchy kids with rashes, including many over-the-counter 'anti-itch' type medications.

Good facts about what's under the skin we see.

Good information about what to do about cat and dog bites.

How to take care of burns.

Good information about how to take care of burns.

How cosmetics affect the skin.

The best way to take care of these common skin problems.

This website from the American Academy of Pediatrics gives information about diaper rash causes and treatments.

Good information from the American Academy of Pediatrics on how to treat diaper rashes.

Info from the American Academy of Pediatrics on the causes of diaper rash.

Incision care tips from Your Family Doctor.

The different types of moisturizers and how they work.

Lichen planus is a purple rash that is very itchy. More information about this skin disease.

Good information about topical steroids. Also includes oral and inhaled steroids.

General information about hypertrophic scars.

General information about keloid scars - who gets them and how they can be treated.

Tetanus is a serious condition that can result from puncture wounds. Who needs a tetanus shot and when?

How basic wounds heal and how to treat them.