Monthly Archives: June 2011

Understanding Ringworm in Children

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

What is happening inside my child’s body? Ringworm (also known as tinea) is not caused by a worm at all. Rather, it is an infection caused by a fungus. The infection can actually appear anywhere on the body, and depending … Continue reading →

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How to Treat Molluscum Contagiosum in Children

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

Molluscum will go away on its own, but this can take anywhere from six months to five years. Sometimes schools or day care cen­ters will bar entry to a child with obvious molluscum. Because it takes so long for the … Continue reading →

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