Owning one’s unique characteristics is one very special way to stand out in the crowd. After all, isn’t super model Cindy Crawford as famous for her beauty mark as she is for her fabulous photo shoots? Unfortunately, not all of us are destined to be on the cover of Vogue. Likewise, not all moles are […]
Children’s Skin Center
Warts in Children: What You Need to Know
Warts are much more common in children than in adults, affecting around 1 in 5 kids. So what are warts, and what can we do about them? A wart is a noncancerous type of skin growth that is caused by a strain of the human papilloma virus (HPV), which develops an infection in the outer […]
Is Measles Making a Comeback?
Nearly 20 years ago, measles was considered eradicated for good in the United States. Now there appear to be outbreaks in multiple locales around the country. We’re not even halfway through 2019 and already the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that we’re in the midst of the largest national measles outbreak since 2000. […]
Most Common Types of Birthmarks in Children
Birthmarks are often considered a sign of beauty. It’s very difficult to find two people with the same birthmark, and because of this uniqueness, some people are fond of them. Birthmarks appear when a baby is born or soon after, and they display different characteristics. Salmon Patches Salmon patch birthmarks are a very common type […]
10 Commonly Asked Questions About Teen Acne
Tips for Treating Teen Acne Approximately eight in 10 teens suffer with acne – so many that it’s often brushed off as a rite of passage or a fact of life. For those going through puberty’s often tumultuous times, acne can leave behind emotional and physical scars that have the potential to last a lifetime. […]
