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Protocol for the systematic review of the prevention, treatment and public health management of impetigo, scabies and fungal skin infections in resource-limited settings

The evidence derived from the review will be used to inform the development of guidelines for the management of skin infections in resource-limited settings

The Importance of Scabies Co-Infection in the Treatment Considerations for Impetigo

Treatment success for scabies co-infection was lower than for impetigo overall, with a higher success seen in the co-trimoxazole group than benzylpenicillin

A Retrospective case-series of children with bone and joint infection from northern Australia

We report osteomyelitis incidence in indigenous children of northern Australia is amongst the highest reported in the world

Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention

Our aim is for all kids to have healthy skin. We work with communities to reduce the burden of Strep A skin sores and sore throats to prevent rheumatic fever.

Resource hub

Working alongside the Healthy Skin & ARF Prevention team, clinicians and other researchers; Elder researchers and community members have driven the co-design of healthy skin promotion resources localised to their community.

Strong Skin App

Designed by community for community, the Strong Skin App is a go-to resource to support your skin health.

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers take out prestigious Premier’s Science Awards

Three outstanding researchers have won 2023 Premier’s Science Awards, with another inducted into the prestigious WA Science Hall of Fame.

The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2023 Premier’s Science Awards

Five The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers working across diverse and highly impactful areas of child health research have been named as finalists for the 2023 Premier’s Science Awards.

Beating the bugs: a new resource helping to keep skin healthy

A year after launching the first National Healthy Skin Guideline to address record rates of skin infections in Australia’s Indigenous communities, The Kids Research Institute Australia has released a new resource as part of the guideline.