Monthly Archives: April 2011

Diaper Rash in Children

Diaper rashes are rashes on the skin of the groin and buttocks. Despite the name, these rashes can appear even when your child is out of diapers. The phrase has come to describe any rash that appears in the area … Continue reading

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Coxsackie Virus In Children – How Serious Is It?

What is happening inside my child’s body? This infection is appropriately named because it causes a rash on the hands and feet and in the mouth. The rash consists of small blisters (1 to 2 millimeters) on a red base. … Continue reading

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Chicken Pox in Children

What is happening inside my child’s body? Getting chicken pox is almost inevitable during childhood — or at least it used to be. Chicken pox, also called varicella, is a viral infection that causes fever and a rash that evolves … Continue reading

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