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Philipp Skafte-Holm

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Bjarne Lühr Hansen

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Last edited on March 20, 2026

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Diseases

Cold Sore

Cold sore is a contagious illness caused by a viral inflammation (Herpes simplex). Often, the illness starts with redness and an unpleasant prickly sensation in the skin where the blisters appear later. After a few days, small blisters filled with fluid develop which quickly bursts and become sores. The sores are covered by a crust […]

Growing Pains

Many children and parents have experienced being bothered by growing pains. Typically the child wakes up crying during the night and complains about pains in

Hand, Foot and Moouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a mild viral infection. The child has blisters on hands, feet and in the mouth. Some children have a light fever, headache and

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus

RSV is a cold virus. With larger children RSV causes a regular common cold while a lot of children, less than three years old, develop asthmatic bronchitis.

Impetigo

Impetigo is very contagious and is caused by a bacterial infection in the skin. The bacteria gest under the skin through small scratches. Impetigo starts as a

Meningitis

Meningitis is a serious but rare infection with children. High fever, headache, neck pains and stiffness in the neck or back together with little dot-shaped

Nettle Rash

Nettle rash is a pinkish and violently itching rash that strikes many children. The nettles last for 2 to 3 hours then disappear and may reappear a different

Phimosis

Phimosis is a common condition where the foreskin of the penis cannot be drawn back far enough for the head of the penis to appear. Only rarely are boys

Rash

Children with fever and a rash will usually be infected with a virus. A rash that does not diminish when exposed to pressure can be a sign of meningitis.

Red Bottom

When the skin under the diaper is exposed to irritating chemicals – from urine, faeces and the diaper – it reddens and risk for eczema and inflammation arise.

Ringworm

Ringworm is an infection in the skin caused by fungi. Ringworm, usually, does not bother a child. The illness is contagious. One or two ringworms can be

Scabies

Scabies is caused by a mite that digs into the child’s skin. The illness appears by a strongly itching rash, especially on the child’s feet, scalp and face.

Scarlet Fever

Scarlet fever consists of tonsillitis, a rash and raspberry tongue. The child can only have the rash once in a lifetime. Scarlet fever begins with sudden high

Slapped Cheek Syndrome

A mild children’s disease you only contract once in a lifetime.

Three-Day Fever

A mild childhood disease you only contract once in a lifetime. After three days of fever, the child gets a rash. If your child is drowsy, you must call the

Tick Bite

A tick can transfer the bacteria Borrelia to your child. Therefore the tick must be removed instantly. You can remove the tick by yourself. Contact the doctor

Warts

Warts are caused by a viral infection in the skin. Most warts appear on hands or feet. Warts are infectious. In the course of 1-2 years, far the most warts

Water Warts

Water warts is a frequent viral infection in the child’s skin. The illness is contagious. Water warts are little white spots. They appear on the child’s chest,

Symptoms

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungal infection in the skin. The children infect each other. Itching and smarting between the toes are typical signs of

Rash

Children with fever and a rash will usually be infected with a virus. A rash that does not diminish when exposed to pressure can be a sign of meningitis.

Health

Insect Bite

Getting stung by a bee or a wasp hurts. A swelling appears where the child has been stung. The sting should be removed immediately. There is only reason to

Sun Protection

Most children want to play outside and go bathing when the weather is good and the sun is shining. It is good and healthy for your child to be out in the sun, but only with moderation. The sunrays can be dangerous. Too much sun lead to sunburn and skin cancer. The number of serious […]

Skin

Diseases

Athlete’s Foot

Chickenpox

Child-Eczema

Cold Sore

Growing Pains

Hand, Foot and Moouth Disease

Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Impetigo

Meningitis

Nettle Rash

Phimosis

Rash

Red Bottom

Ringworm

Scabies

Scarlet Fever

Slapped Cheek Syndrome

Three-Day Fever

Tick Bite

Warts

Water Warts

Symptoms

Athlete’s Foot

Rash

Health

Insect Bite

Sun Protection

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