Environmental allergies: treatment for kids
Environmental and seasonal allergies can be so disruptive and uncomfortable. The good news is that there are many OTC treatment options available, but filtering through and figuring out the right one for your child is tricky. Here is a simple explanation of the best medication for your child’s specific allergy symptom.
Seasonal allergies
Allergies occur when our immune systems overreact to triggers. Antibodies called Immunoglobulin E cause mast cells to release histamine, which then triggers symptoms. Some children are predisposed to allergies. They tend to run in “atopic” families (which means families with asthma and eczema as well as allergies). But it is possible to develop allergies even without a known family history.
Hand, Foot & Mouth
Hand, Foot & Mouth is a viral illness that most children encounter eventually. There is no treatment except time, but there are many things you can do to help your child through it. This post covers what parents need to know, plus practical tips!
Treating eczema in kids: as easy as 1-2-3?
Eczema is a chronic skin condition that can be managed through identifying and avoiding triggers, managing stress levels, using moisturizers and topical corticosteroids, and dietary interventions.
Eczema: triggers and grading
Eczema can range from mild to very severe, and it can be triggered by a wide variety of factors. This article goes through how we grade it, as well as the most common triggers (and what to do about them).
Eczema: An Overview
Eczema is a common childhood rash that is often nicknamed “the itch that rashes.” Eczema is an itchy rash that is seen in people with defects in their skin barrier. It can range from mild to every severe, and is often triggered by exposures.
Strep throat
Strep infections can be serious, but often they are not. In most cases, they are easily treated once the diagnosis is made.
Swollen lymph nodes: a primer
In the vast majority of cases, lymph node enlargement is just a signal of a healthy immune response, rather than something sinister. The goal of this post is to help provide some reassurance and information so you don’t have to Google.
Molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum is a viral infection that causes flesh colored wart-like bumps on the skin. It is super frustrating, but also quite common.
How to effectively treat a diaper rash
The best way to treat diaper rashes is to minimize skin irritation and apply a protectant/barrier to help skin heal.
Diaper rash: the basics
Diaper rashes occur because skin irritation is more likely in warm, moist areas. Irritation is the most common cause of rashes in the genital area. Skin (and baby skin in particular) is easily irritated when it is left in a moist, warm environment. Stool and urine can also be irritants.
Parechovirus: Answers to your questions
Parechovirus is a virus that most often causes symptoms of the common cold. Parechovirus is a known entity that causes illness in children and vulnerable populations. Most often, it causes common cold symptoms, but in more vulnerable populations, such as newborn babies.
5 easy steps to becoming a boo-boo fixing pro
Here are five easy steps to becoming a pro at fixing boo-boos, and a reminder of some things to avoid (that may surprise you!) like hydrogen peroxide, neosporin and air.