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Epidermolysis bullosa
Learn about a rare inherited disease that often shows up in infancy and causes fragile, blistering skin on the palms and feet. Severe disease may be fatal.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
PKU is caused by a change in the gene that helps create an enzyme needed to break down phenylalanine. Treatment includes a special diet and medication.
Hemangioma
This red mark on a baby's skin looks like a rubbery bump or flat red mark and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. It generally goes away by age 10. Learn more about its causes and treatment.
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
DiGeorge syndrome (22q11.2 deletion syndrome)
This condition is due to missing part of chromosome 22. It may cause heart issues, thyroid problems, cleft palate, lower immunity and other health problems.
Mosquito bites
Learn about the many ways to prevent mosquito bites and how to ease the itch if you are bitten.
Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome
Main signs of this congenital disorder involve a red birthmark (port-wine stain), vein malformations, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.
X-linked agammaglobulinemia
This genetic disease weakens the immune system, mainly in males, and leads to having infections often.
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