What is tinea versicolor? Dr. Greene describes this skin condition’s cause, appearance, and treatment. In one form, it causes white patches that are often misdiagnosed as something else – and thus remain after the initial treatment.
Many children are prone to rashes and skin discolorations. White patches of skin are a sign of some of the most common childhood skin conditions. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on pityriasis alba and tinea versicolor, two of the most common...
Dr. Greene explains that pityriasis alba is the most common cause of white patches on babies’ cheeks. Click here to read more about pityriasis alba and tinea versicolor.
Breast-feeding jaundice is a jaundice that may occur in the first week of life in breast-fed infants. Click here to read more about breast milk jaundice.
There are two sides to the language coin: comprehension and speech. The two develop in tandem, but receptive language leads the way at each stage. Receptive language begins to develop even before birth.
The sphingolipidoses include six specific diseases: Niemann-Pick disease, Gaucher disease, Krabbe disease (globoid cell leukodystrophy), metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), GM1 gangliosidosis, and GM2 gangliosidosis. What these conditions all have...
Many people, doctors included, have only recently learned about the link between constipation and milk intolerance. Click here to read about the study that could improve the lives of many constipated children.
Head-banging appears in the latter half of the first year of life and generally ends spontaneously by four years of age. Boys are three or four times more likely to be head-bangers than girls. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on head banging.
Pertussis is caused by bacteria that attach themselves to the cilia (little hairs) that line the respiratory tract. These bacteria produce a potent toxin that inflames the respiratory tract and that prevents the cilia from functioning properly.
Strangely enough, "swimmer's ear" can occur in people who live nowhere near water...in desert climates! To read Dr. Greene’s FAQ on swimmer’s ear, click here.
Wilms' tumor is one of the most common cancers in children. The most common age at diagnosis is 2 to 3 years, just as children are bursting with the exuberant energy of discovering their own preferences and desires. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s...
Almost all healthy toddlers will copy and enjoy behaviors of the other gender. This kind of play is expected and desirable. Often toddlers will imitate many activities of the opposite sex. Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on the subject of...
Helping kids with migraines begins with carefully observing the circumstances when the headaches begin. A big difference in kids' lives can be made by identifying and avoiding their migraine triggers. Click here to read more.
Most people with geographic tongue are otherwise healthy. The condition is usually entirely painless. While it can produce a burning sensation in the mouth, this is very rare in children. If there is any pain or burning, this usually can be...
New fears are a necessary part of entering the world of possibilities. As the imagination blossoms, kids who never before had problems with the dark are now terrified. The neighbor's friendly dog is seen as a menacing danger. Click here for...
When kids are playing outside during hayfever season, pollen from grasses, weeds, and trees clings to their clothes and hair. Taking off the outside clothes as they enter the house, and perhaps rinsing the hair, can greatly reduce the pollen they...
Babies love to explore the world with their mouths. This is especially true of infants during those precious, fleeting months that they crawl across the floor, but is common for kids up to the age of 4. These young children will come upon something...
Walking into a drugstore, you are confronted with an overwhelming display of brightly packaged allergy products, each promising greater allergy relief than its neighbors. Many of these products can actually harm your child and make the effects of...
This week I was watching some delightful preschoolers play with a toy pool table together. The owner of the toy was coping reasonably well, and I left the room for a moment. Shouts of, "Mine! Mine!" brought me back to the scene. A furious tug of war...
Does your child have white, scaly patches of skin on his or her face, neck, upper trunk or arms? If so, it could be pityriasis alba. Dr. Greene describes this common childhood skin condition. Click here for more information.
Sometimes it’s very hard to tell the difference, especially in a toddler who’s bursting with energy. Click here for more information on the signs of ADHD.
Dander is the materials shed from the animals' bodies, which may include bits of feathers, hair, or dried skin. It's sometimes affectionately called pet pollen. Click here for tips for managing asthma, allergies, and animal dander
