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Molluscum Contagiosum in Children What is molluscum contagiosum in children? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease that causes small pink or skin-colored bumps on your child’s skin. It is not harmful and usually does not have any other symptoms. The virus is inside the

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Children What is toxic epidermal necrolysis in children? Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening skin disorder. It causes skin tissue to die, resulting in skin blistering and peeling. It's most often caused by a medicine reaction. A milder

Noninfectious Skin Conditions Many different noninfectious skin conditions require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. Dermatitis Acne Drug Rashes Poison Ivy/Poison

Benign Skin Growths in Children What are benign skin growths? Children may have many types of skin growths. The vast majority of growths in children are benign. This means they are not cancer. Growths may be caused by genetics, injuries, sun exposure, or other reasons. What are

Birth Defects in Children What is a birth defect in a child? A birth defect (congenital anomaly) is a health problem or abnormal physical change that is present when a baby is born. Birth defects can be very mild, where the baby looks and acts like any other baby. Or birth

The Center for Spine Care at Phoenix Children’s is a national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of children with all types of spine disorders — from the simple to very complex. We see patients from Arizona and around the country. Our highly trained specialists customize care

No recording is available for this session. Presenters: Juan Gurria, MD and Maisam Abu-El-Haija At the end of this presentation, participants should be able to: 1. Explain the diagnosis and work up updates of acute recurrent and chronic pancreatitis in children 2. Follow the