Rashes and stomach aches are common in children and are rarely serious, but when your child has them it can be scary. A stomach ache can make your child feel miserable, and you may worry if he isn't eating or drinking as much as usual or starts vomiting.

“Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology in General Medicine” explains that more than 90 percent of people eventually acquire the herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores. About 60 percent experience symptoms so mild that they go unrecognized as cold sores.

On average, 90 percent of the hairs on your head are in the growing phase while the other 10 percent enter into a resting state, in which the hair follicle dries up and hair loss begins.

Moles are growths caused by skin cell clustering. Melanin, the skin's natural pigment, overproduces in these clusters causing them to become brown in color. According to CareFair.com, moles can be hereditary or a product of overexposure to the sun's harmful UV rays.

According to MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, numbness is an abnormal sensation that can take place anywhere on the body, but the most common places are the legs, fingers, arms and feet. There are many home remedies available that may help to reduce numbness in the leg and foot.

A rash is defined as a non-specific sign of a skin condition that usually involves reddening and itching. It may be a flat plaque, a swollen patch or may consist of a number of small red spots. The rash may present as non-itching scales. A number of conditions cause rash on the chest.

Many people experience skin tags and moles during their lifetime. Skin tags and moles are usually harmless. Your dermatologist or general health care provider can remove skin tags and moles. If you develop concern regarding a skin tag or mole, see your health care provider.

After a sunburn, a thin layer of skin may flake or peel off from the damaged area. The peeling usually starts a few days after a sunburn and may continue for about a week. While a sunburn itself is painful, peeling typically is not as the shedding skin is dead.

Plantar warts occur on the bottom of the foot. Because you walk on them, your plantar warts may look flat, but may feel as though you have a rock in your shoe. According to DermNet NZ, 90 percent of plantar warts clear up within two years in children, though they may take longer in adults.

The average person loses about 100 hairs per day. There is no cure for baldness, or alopecia. There are, however, ways to slow the loss of hair and encourage new growth. These treatments can include oral medication, ointments or creams, and surgery.

Nioxin Research Laboratories makes a range of hair care products including conditioners, shampoos and scalp cleansers. They’re primarily designed for people with thinning hair but they don’t require a prescription. Nioxin shampoo is primarily sold through professional salons and other authorized retailers.

A red, itchy rash on the hands can be enough to ruin your day. The itchiness is bothersome and distracting, and its location on the hands means the skin is constantly exposed.