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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
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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Tagged amblyopia, epicanthal folds, Lazy Eye, pseudostrabismus, strabismus
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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
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
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
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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Tagged Lice, medicated shampoo, petroleum jelly, Vaseline
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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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Tagged Head Banging, isolation, vestibular system
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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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Tagged acetaminophen, Advil, CT scan, garlic-mullein oil, headache, ibuprofen, incapacitating headache, Motrin, MRI, Tylenol
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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
How to Treat Scabies in Children
There are a number of creams that treat scabies. In general, the principle is the same for all of them. The cream must be applied from the hairline down to the toes and left on overnight — a minimum of … Continue reading
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Tagged Atarax, Benadryl, cetirizine, Claritin, diphenhydramine, Elimite, hydroxyzine, lindane, loratadine, Nix, permethrin, Scabies, Zyrtec
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