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Skin Cancer in Children
Skin cancer is a type of cancer that grows in the cells of the skin. It can spread to and damage nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body. Skin cancer is rare in children.
Skin Color Changes
The color of a baby's skin can often help identify possible problems in another area of the body. Here are some skin color changes to be aware of.
Skin Injury in Children
Detailed information on skin injuries, including blisters, burns, sunburn, and bites
Skull Base Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that grow into skeletal muscle cells. The cells are called rhabdomyoblasts. Skeletal muscles are the muscles that move the body. The cancer is most common in children younger than age 10.
Sleep
Detailed information on healthy sleep habits of children, including information on nightmares and night terrors
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Children
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition of the hip joint that affects children. In SCFE, the ball of the thighbone (femoral head) slips off the neck of the thighbone.
Small Cuts and Scrapes
Most cuts and scrapes are minor injuries that can be treated at home. Here's what you need to know.
Small for Gestational Age
Small for gestational age is a term used to describe babies that are smaller than normal for the number of weeks of pregnancy. These babies have birth weight below the 10th percentile. This means they are smaller than many other babies of the same gestational age.
Smoking
Ninety percent of new smokers are children and teenagers. In many cases, they are replacing the smokers who quit or died prematurely from a smoking-related disease.
Snakebites in Children
Both venomous and nonvenomous snakes can bite. It's important to treat all snakebites as if they are venomous. Here's what you need to know.
Sodium and Fluid Restriction for Children with Kidney Failure
Detailed information on controlling sodium in your child's diet.
Sore Nipples
Read on to learn about possible causes and treatment for sore nipples when breastfeeding.