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Learning Problems

If you are worried about your child’s development, learning, attention, thinking or social skills, you are not alone. Many families struggle with these problems. Here are tips and resources to help your family find ways to assist your child.

Ringworm of the Body (Tinea Corporis)

Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis) is a contagious infection of the skin caused by a fungus. The infection starts as a rash with tiny red pimples. The pimples slowly spread and form a round or oval ring. A single patch of ringworm can be treated with an over-the-counter antifungal cream.

Frostbite

Frostbite is damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by the cold. It occurs most often on small, exposed areas of the body such as the hands and fingers, feet and toes, and the ears, nose and cheeks.

Mallet Finger

Mallet finger is an injury to the end of a finger. It happens when an object, like a ball, hits the tip of a finger and bends the joint down too fast and too far. The force of the hit can either tear the extensor tendon or break the bone.

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Stop Smoking

This page provides tips and resources to help you stop smoking.

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Tissue Expansion at Home - Instructions for Families

The purpose of tissue expansion is to grow new skin over a period of several weeks to months.

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Can You Trust Health Information on the Web?

At Nationwide Children’s Hospital, we think it is important that you know how to find health information you can trust. This checklist can help you know what to look for and how to decide what information is valuable.

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Tracheostomy Care: How to Protect a Child With a Trach Tube

This Helping Hand™ is about how to keep your child safe when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.

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EMG and NCS - Neurology

Prepare for your child's EMG or NCS with this Helping Hand.