SPARQ provides undergraduate students with a paid summer research opportunity to engage in pain and neurologic health research under the mentorship of experienced researchers and principal ...

A very itchy rash caused by the scabies mite A mite is a tiny, invisible bug that burrows under the skin A doctor has told you your child has scabies or Your child has had close contact with another ...

Any cut that is split open or gaping needs sutures. Cuts longer than ½ inch (12 mm) usually need sutures. On the face, cuts longer than ¼ inch (6 mm) usually need to be seen. They usually need closure ...

A skin lump or bump covered by normal skin Skin swelling just in one spot (localized) is also included ...

Jaundice (yellow skin) in a baby during the first 3 months of life (90 days) The skin turns a yellow color from high bilirubin levels in the blood ...

If your baby is healthy, skip the "What to Do" section. Go directly to the topic that relates to your question for advice: Every 1½ to 3 hours for the first month (8 to 12 times per day). During the ...

Signs of wound infection include pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever A break in the skin (a wound) shows signs of infection Includes infected cuts, scrapes, sutured wounds, ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).

If your baby is healthy, skip the "What to Do" section. Go directly to the topic that relates to your question for advice. Many newborn rashes that have no clear cause are heat rashes. Heat rashes are ...

Heat rash is caused by blocked-off sweat glands. It's common in hot, humid weather. Here is some care advice that should help. Cool off the skin to treat and prevent heat rash. For large rashes, give ...

You can download this article as a PDF (English, Spanish). Whether your child is home for summer, on the road with you or away at camp, use these tips to keep your ...

Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the lining of the mouth Found on the gums, inner lips, inner cheeks, or tongue Sores only on the outer lips (such as cold sores) are not covered Canker sores are the ...