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Keratosis Pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a dry skin type. It looks like dry, rough, small bumps that are flesh-colored or pink and can feel like sandpaper or chicken skin. It is not contagious and is usually not itchy. The most common areas for these bumps are on the back of the arms, front of the thighs and the face.

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Nasal Turbinate Reduction

Prepare for your child's nasal turbinate reduction with this Helping Hand. 

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Splenectomy

This Helping Hand™ talks about what a splenectomy is, why your child may need one, and how to care for a patient who has had one.

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

This Helping Hand™ is about retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP is an eye problem that babies born early (premature) are at high risk for.

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Fentanyl Test Strips

It is becoming more common for street drugs to contain fentanyl. Learn more about fentanyl test strips. 

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Bronchoscopy (Flexible Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage)

What to expect and how to prepare for your child's flexible bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage  .

Vaginal Discharge

This Helping Hand™ addresses vaginal discharge, a common and normal occurrence for women. Typically, normal vaginal discharge is thin, mucus-like, and can be clear, white, or slightly yellow. It usually has no unpleasant odor and does not cause itching or irritation.

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Coping with Medicines

Children or teens may need medicine to manage their disease. Some medicines may have side effects, like unwanted changes in their mood or how they look. 

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Skin-to-Skin Care for Your Infant

This Helping Hand™ is about how skin-to-skin care is when a baby is placed directly on a parent's bare chest. It helps keep the baby warm, steadies their heart rate and breathing, and supports bonding and feeding.