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Small pale spots on the face. Called Pityriasis Alba (PA)

A very itchy rash with blisters. Caused by contact with the poison ivy plant

A fungus infection of the scalp. The medical name is Tinea capitis

Healthy children who miss lots of school. They stay home because of vague physical symptoms. Also called school phobia.

The skin is punctured by a pointed narrow object (such as a needle). Puncture wounds that contain splinters or slivers are covered elsewhere.

Pityriasis Rosea (PR) is a widespread skin rash. Special finding: a large "herald patch" that precedes the rash by 1 to 2 weeks