My 8 year-old daughter has one swollen nipple. It is very tender but it isn't hard. She does have a wheat allergy. What could the causes be and when should I consult our doctor?»
My child is 5 years old and 48 pounds. She has a throat and ear infection. I was told to give her 2 teaspoons twice a day of a 400 mg/5 ml Amoxicillin. It sounds high. Is this correct?»
My daughter likes to take a picture of her private part. Why does she do it? Is this okay? What can I do to help her and help me understand what's going on? Thanks, I appreciate it.»
Hi Dr. Greene,
I was wondering if the speech issues my 1st grader still has could be related to the stubborn case of torticollis she had from birth until she was 2 years old. She still complains sometimes about neck pain so I will be...»
My 9 year old daugher has had occasional separation axiety since she was four and first went to preschool. Until recently the anxiety and tears were only related to school and about 5-10 times per year. Recently she has had trouble...»
My son's nose is red and irritated on the inside of each nostril. He has now developed little red bumps under his nose. He says it does not hurt or itch unless he wipes it. I have applied bactroban and a hydrogen peroxide/water solution....»
There is a pinkish patch on my 5 years old son's tongue since birth. It doesn't itch or hurts, but disturbs me alot after seeing consultant pediatricians it is still there. What do I do?»
My daughter has a flu which has lasted now 8 days. The symptoms started last Tuesday with a cough and high fever, which I kept back with Tylenol. The day before we went to see a dr. about her cut finger (craft scissors). Since we don't...»
Hi Dr Greene. My 6year old son has developed some white eyelashes and has a small patch of grey hair on the side of his head. i think this could be poliosis. could you tell me if this condition gets worse, treatment for it and if permanent...»
Mosquitoes are attracted to things that remind them of nectar or mammal flesh. When outdoors, wear light clothing that covers most of the body, keeping as much skin and hair covered as practical. Click here for more of Dr. Greene’s Tips For Avoiding Mosquito Bites.
