Category Archives: Kids Health

Understanding Eczema in Children

At some point, almost every child has dry skin. Sometimes it appears in small patches behind the knees or in the creases of the elbows. It can involve larger areas of skin, too, such as the fronts of the thighs. … Continue reading

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Understanding Lazy Eye in Children

A lazy eye is an eye that wanders in toward the nose or out toward the ear. This laziness can occur constantly, but more often it happens intermittently. In fact, the most common time you will notice it is when … Continue reading

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Corneal Abrasion in Children

The cornea is a clear layer of tissue covering the front of the eye. It protects the eye from irritants and minor damage. When this tis­sue is scratched or damaged, the result is called a corneal abra­sion. Anything that swipes … Continue reading

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Understanding Pink Eye in Children

An infected eye can look pink or red, glassy or goopy, swollen or even a little bit black-and-blue. Many of these infections in the eye fall under the general umbrella of conjunctivitis. This term comes from the conjunctiva, which is … Continue reading

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How to Deal With Kids’ Hair Loss

If the cause of the hair loss is mechanical, you can usually fix the problem. If rubber bands are breaking the hair, stop using them. If brushing vigorously is causing the hair to fall out, brush gently and occasionally. If … Continue reading

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What to Do If Your Child Has Lice

Getting rid of lice can be difficult. Treatment requires two steps. The first step is to kill all of the live lice. This can be achieved either by smothering the scalp with petroleum jelly (Vaseline), mayonnaise, or oil to suffocate … Continue reading

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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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Understanding Head Banging In Children

What is happening inside my child’s body? It is not uncommon to see a child walk over to the wall and bang his head repeatedly. Such banging is usually rhythmic and delib­erate. This behavior is simply called head banging. There … Continue reading

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What to Do If Your Child Has Headaches

If your child complains of a headache but is otherwise well, you can use acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil) to help relieve the pain. Also try dimming the lights and quieting the room. Turn off any music and … Continue reading

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Understanding Head Trauma in Children

Toddlers hit their heads often. They fall, trip, roll, and stumble. The sound of a head hitting the floor or wall can be a gut-wrenching noise. Before you panic, thinking that your child may have done serious damage, look at … Continue reading

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