Understanding Roseola
Roseola is a very common childhood illness, but it can be a scary one for parents and pediatricians alike. Roseola begins with a sudden high fever, which can get as high as 103. The fever - ...
How to Treat and Manage Seabather’s Rash
How to Treat and Manage Seabather’s Rash You take your family on a nice beach vacation, and BOOM…all of a sudden one or two of you are covered in a terrible rash. Known as “Seabather’s - ...
Common Types of Newborn Rashes
Understanding Newborn Skin: A Guide to Common Types of Rashes in Babies In the first month of a baby’s life, skin rashes are common, and typically are benign and require no medical treatment. Here are - ...
Tips and Tricks for Treating Lice
Lice can be a real itch No one loves creepy-crawlies, but bugs are a fact of life. The worst types of bugs are the ones that crawl on us - and head lice are, unfortunately, - ...
The Three Common Types of Diaper Rash
Diaper rash - a common condition affecting the skin on a baby’s bottom - is irritating for both babies and parents. At some point, every baby will get a diaper rash, but how do parents - ...
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Choosing the Right Sunscreen
Choosing the right sunscreen for your child is important to protect their delicate skin from harmful UV rays. Here are some tips to help you choose the best sunscreen for your child: Look - ...
Pinworm & the Butt Itch
The most common symptom of pinworms is an itchy rectal area (butt itch). Symptoms are worse at night when the female worms are most active and crawl out of the anus to deposit their eggs. - ...
The 3 scariest things that terrify a Pediatrician
As a Pediatrician, we often face the daunting task of having to deal with some of the scariest and most challenging situations. From dealing with serious illnesses to providing comfort and support to our patients, - ...
Mommy Minute: Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac
If you're someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, it's important to be aware of the potential dangers that lurk in nature. Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac are three plants that can cause a - ...
Mommy Minute: Chiggers
Chiggers are tiny, red mites that can cause a lot of discomfort if they get on your skin. These pests feed on human skin cells and can cause an itchy rash. While chigger bites may - ...
