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A Parent’s Guide To Diaper Rashes
If you’re a new parent, you may not have known this, but diaper-changing veterans know that diaper rashes come in many... »
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Alleviating Eczema
Get to the root of treating eczema instead of just buying cream after cream. Dr. Greene, offers suggestions that can... »
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Guidelines for Diagnosing Neurofibromatosis
Neurofibromatosis (a.k.a. von Recklinghausen disease) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system that causes benign... »
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New Treatments for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin ailment that has been frustrating parents, patients, and pediatricians alike for many years. But... »

A-Z Guide

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Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
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Baby Acne
Baby acne is a common newborn condition. It can be present at birth, but typically appears at 3 to 4 weeks of age. »
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Chickenpox
Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus, a member of the herpesvirus family. Chickenpox is one of the most... »
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Cold Sores
Cold sores or fever blisters are caused when a prior herpes infection flares up again. They are usually caused by... »
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Contact Transmission
Contact transmission requires some form of touch to spread an infection. Direct contact transmission involves immediate... »
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Cradle Cap
Cradle cap is a crusting and scaling rash found on the scalps of many healthy babies. The sebaceous glands in their... »