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Conditions

Understanding your child's condition is an important step on your treatment journey. Learn more about causes, symptoms and diagnosis for a variety of conditions, as well as unique treatments and research being performed at Children's National.

Acne

Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and oil (sebaceous) glands that become clogged. This leads to pimples and cysts. Learn more about this condition.

Blisters

A blister is a bump on the skin that contains fluid. Learn more about this condition in children.

Burns

Burns are painful wounds caused by thermal, cold, electrical, chemical or electromagnetic energy. Learn more about this condition in children.

Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a skin reaction from contact with certain substances. Learn more about this condition.

Drug Rashes

Drug rashes are the body's reaction to a certain medicine. Learn more about this condition in children.

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

Atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is a skin disorder that usually appears in babies or very young children, and may last until the child reaches adolescence or adulthood. Eczema causes the skin to itch, turn red and flake. Learn more about this condition.

First-Degree Burn

A first-degree burn affects only the outer layer of skin. Learn more about this condition in children.