Category Archives: Children Health

What to Do If Your Child Has Head Banging

If your child is banging his head while in a crib, pull the crib away from the wall. Often a child will stand in the crib and bang his head on the wall. Sometimes, however, a child will bang on … Continue reading

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How to Treat Eczema in Children

The best treatments for eczema are moisturizing and removing the irritant. Some cases of eczema may be treated with a steroid cream or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory cream. These are used in addition to moisturizers. Steroid creams come in a range … Continue reading

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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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