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How to Treat Scabies in Children

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

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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What to Do If Your Child Has Ringworm

Posted on July 6, 2011 by admin

There is not much you can do to prevent tinea except minimize the environment in which it likes to grow. If your child has ring­worm in an area that is warm, dark, and moist, try to make the area cool, … Continue reading →

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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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How to Treat Impetigo in Children

Posted on May 29, 2011 by admin

Impetigo will usually go away on its own. When it doesn’t, anti­biotics can be used to help kill the bacteria. For isolated spots of impetigo, you can use a topical antibiotic cream or ointment. Many different types are sold over … Continue reading →

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Freckles and Moles in Children – Symptoms and Treatments

Posted on May 15, 2011 by admin

What is happening inside my child’s body? A freckle is a small pigmentation, usually no bigger than an eraser head, caused by exposure to the sun. A mole is a bigger version of a freckle and results from a combination … Continue reading →

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How to Treat Eczema in Children

Posted on May 2, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on April 25, 2011 by admin

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?

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

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

Posted on April 17, 2011 by admin

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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