For children

Week-by-week plans with morning and evening steps, what to expect, and when to see a doctor. Pick what is bothering you.

Conditions and care explained for darker skin, A to Z, with sources.

• A simple skin routine for school-age childrenEasy habits for children aged 5 to 12 that protect skin for life.4 min read
• Acne in teenagersSpots in the teenage years are normal and very treatable; early care prevents dark marks and scars.4 min read
• Baby acneLittle red or white spots on a baby's face in the first weeks: common and temporary.4 min read
• Birthmarks: what is normal and when to checkMost birthmarks are harmless. Here is a guide to the common ones and the few that need a doctor.4 min read
• Body odour and puberty hygieneA calm, practical guide for parents and pre-teens as bodies change.4 min read
• ChickenpoxWhat to expect and when it's urgent.4 min read
• Children's hair care: braiding, detangling and no relaxersGentle routines for children's curls, and why tight styles and relaxers can harm young scalps.4 min read
• Children's nailsTrimming, nail biting and changes worth checking.4 min read
• Choosing safe products for childrenWhat to look for on the label, and what to leave on the shelf.4 min read
• Cradle capGreasy yellow scales on a baby's scalp are harmless and gentle care is enough.4 min read
• Eczema in babies and childrenDry, itchy patches in little ones: a calm, practical plan for parents.4 min read
• Gentle bathing for babies and childrenHow to bathe little ones without drying their skin.4 min read
• Head liceItchy scalp and tiny insects: how to clear lice calmly.4 min read
• Heat rash (prickly heat)Tiny itchy bumps from blocked sweat glands in hot weather, and how to cool them.4 min read
• ImpetigoCrusty "honey-coloured" sores that spread easily, and need prompt treatment.4 min read
• Insect bites in childrenItchy bumps from mosquitoes and other insects, and how to prevent malaria-carrying bites.4 min read
• Light patches: pityriasis alba, vitiligo and tinea versicolorThree common causes of pale patches, how to tell them apart, and which ones need a doctor.5 min read
• Milia in newbornsTiny white spots on a newborn's nose and cheeks are normal and clear without treatment.4 min read
• Molluscum contagiosumSmall pearly bumps in children: harmless and usually clear on their own.4 min read
• Myth: "Baby powder is good for nappy rash"Powders don't protect skin and can be inhaled; barrier creams work better.4 min read
• Myth: "Eczema is caused by dirt"Eczema is a barrier and immune condition — over-washing makes it worse.4 min read
• Nappy rashSore skin in the nappy area, and how to prevent and soothe it.4 min read
• Pale patches on a child's face (pityriasis alba)Faint pale patches on children's cheeks are common and harmless.4 min read
• ScabiesIntense itching, worse at night, that spreads through families. Treat everyone together.4 min read
• Scalp ringworm (tinea capitis)A fungal infection that causes scaly patches and hair loss, common in children.4 min read
• Sun protection for childrenSimple habits that protect growing skin, even darker skin.4 min read
• Sunscreen for dark skinYes, darker skin needs sunscreen. Here is why, and how to choose one without a white cast.5 min read
• Warts in childrenRough bumps on hands and feet: harmless, and most go away on their own.4 min read
• When a child's rash is urgentThe glass test, and the warning signs that mean you should seek emergency care now.4 min read

• Is it urgent?For a child with a rash or fever: the signs that mean hospital now, today, or watch at home.Check the signs
• Is this product safe for me?Paste any ingredient list. See what matters and how Nigeria, the EU, UK, US and Canada regulate it.Check a product