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.
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.
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.
Sunburns: a 3 step approach
In infants, sunburns can become quite severe quite quickly leading to dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Prevention is critically important. Wear the sunscreen, the UPF clothes, and reiterate the importance of avoiding tanning beds. Teach your children and teens good habits, and model them yourself.
Skincare hack: colloidal oatmeal
Colloidal oatmeal is a fantastic natural home treatment for itchy, dry skin. It can work wonders for eczema, poison ivy, insect bites, dermatitis, and so much more.
Poison Ivy: an overview
Rhus dermatitis is the name given to the allergic reaction triggered by plants such as poison ivy, oak, and sumac. In about 80 percent of people, an exposure to plants will cause an intensely itchy rash - and we see it more in the summertime, when we’re all spending more time outdoors.
Caring for baby’s umbilical cord
The umbilical cord is an essential lifeline while a fetus is in utero because it serves as the connection with mom’s circulation. But once a baby is born, the cord is clamped and cut. It typically dries, shrivels and falls off within 1-3 weeks after birth.