Roughly a quarter of lifetime sun exposure happens during childhood and adolescence. Kids spend a lot of time outdoors, especially in the summer, so its important to build some sun-safe habits that don't take away from the fun of outside play.| HealthyChildren.org
Your child doesn’t actually have to be burned to be harmed by the sun. The effects of exposure build over the years, so that even moderate exposure during childhood can contribute to wrinkling, toughening, freckling, and even cancer of the skin in later life. Here's how you can protect your child's skin and what to do if they get a sunburn.| HealthyChildren.org
Skin cancer is rare in children. However, following safe-sun practices is the best way to protect children from developing skin cancer later in life. For adults, it's a good idea to get regular skin-cancer screenings beginning as early as their 20s. Most children do not need regular skin exams by a dermatologist to monitor for skin cancer unless they have certain risk factors.As a parent, here's what you should know about skin cancer.Basal-cell carcinoma, squamous-cell carcinoma, and mal...| HealthyChildren.org
Summer is nearly upon us! Hiking trails are getting busy, Water World is open, and the Rockies are back in action. But with all this excitement, there’s something very important that Metro Denver (and Colorado) families need to keep in … Read More| Partners in Pediatrics
Although there are genetic and metabolic causes of rickets, the most common cause is a lack of vitamin D. Learn more about the condition and how it affects children.| HealthyChildren.org
