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Skin lightening is the use of creams over time to decrease melanin, the substance that gives skin its pigment. Less melanin means lighter skin. This may also be called “skin whitening” or “skin bleaching.” Under a dermatologist’s care, lightening...
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Baby’s skin is incredibly soft, but it’s also delicate and can be easily irritated. Fortunately, baby skin care tends toward the simple: less is often more. Follow some easy tips to keep your baby’s skin healthy. First, bathe your...
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Is dry, cracking, itchy skin causing your child (and you) to be downright miserable this winter season? Is the condition made worse by sub-zero arctic blasts of cold air that seem to greet you every time you walk outside? Are over-the-counter...
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Skin markings on babies fall into two categories: those present from birth (congenital) and those that develop after birth. Depending on the type, these are very common and usually little cause for concern. Look out for any of these conditions and...
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If your child suffers from eczema or other common skin conditions, you’re probably familiar with topical steroids. These skin creams and lotions have been used for the past 50 years to treat a variety of inflammatory skin conditions. They are...
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You carefully applied and re-applied sunscreen and kept your baby covered with a hat and other protective clothing, but the next day you notice distinctive red- or pink-skinned hallmarks of a sunburn. What do you do now? Just as your baby is more...
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Keratosis pilaris (often dubbed “KP”) is a common and usually mild skin condition in which the skin can resemble dried, plucked chicken flesh. These tiny “bumps” are often mistaken for small pimples and are painless. Affected skin has a...
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Parenting
Who doesn’t love a good snow day? But while the snow can be a fun way to spend an afternoon stuck at home, your children are vulnerable to frostbite or frostnip, a precursor to frostbite. Frostbite occurs when your child’s tissues become...
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Diaper rash is an unfortunately common skin problem that bothers most babies at one point or another. Signs your baby may have diaper rash include red, shiny-appearing skin in the areas where your baby’s bottom becomes wet from wearing a diaper....
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Baby’s skin is naturally sensitive, so it’s only normal to worry when your little one develops eczema. But don’t panic: eczema is actually the most common chronic skin condition in children, affecting 10-20 percent of kids. Eczema—also known...
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Infantile hemangiomas are a type of mark found on the skin of approximately 5 percent of infants. Unlike some other types of skin markings, infantile hemangiomas are not present at birth but rather they typically begin growing in the days and weeks...
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We all know the pain that comes with wearing shoes too tight. It starts off with just a little pinch, then a rub, maybe a blister forms, and finally a delicate sore forms that hurts out of proportion to its size. Imagine if even the simplest touch...
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Burns in children are one of the most common household accidents. In 2010, more than 60,000 children ages 4 years and under were treated in emergency rooms for burns. It’s no wonder burn injuries are so common: burn hazards exist in just...
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy changes all parts of a woman’s body, and the skin is no exception! Many of these conditions are related to the hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, and while some are just a nuisance, a few of these can actually make your pregnancy...
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Allergies are an increasingly common health concern for children. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the rate of allergies in the industrialized world has been rising steadily for 50 years. Today, as much as 40...
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Scabies is a skin infection caused by tiny mites known as Sarcoptes scabiei. They burrow under the top layer of the skin, causing a very itchy rash. In addition to infecting children, scabies can affect people of all ages. After infection with...
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When your child is suffering from the red, itchy rash that comes with eczema, you want immediate relief. Aside from prescription creams and ointments, there are things you can do at home to help make your child more comfortable. As with any home...
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Vitamin D is an important nutrient for the formation of bones as well as overall health, so getting enough is important, especially if your child has a food allergy. In children, low vitamin D may cause rickets (a softening of the bone resulting in...
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The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a program developed in the 1990s by the World Health Organization to improve breastfeeding rates worldwide. Nowadays, it’s quite common to hear of hospitals refer to themselves as “baby-friendly,”...
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Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, staphylococcus bacteria cause more than 90 percent of cases, while streptococcus bacteria cause most of the remainder of impetigo cases. Impetigo infection can...
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Cradle cap, officially known as seborrheic dermatitis or seborrhea, is the name for the greasy, yellowish scales found on the head and eyebrows of infants. It is estimated that between 2 and 5 percent of babies will develop cradle cap. Cradle cap...
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Warts are a common childhood ailment. Warts are caused when a virus infects the top layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, and sets up residence. Warts often spread and grow in size because the body fails to recognize the virus as being a...
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MRSA is a serious infection that affects about 90,000 Americans annually, claiming 20,000 lives. In the past, MRSA affected mostly those with weakened immune systems, but there has been a rise in the number of healthy people infected with MRSA,...
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Baby
At 6 weeks old, your baby may make a startling discovery: he or she has hands! Before now, those things on the ends of the arms waved around a lot, but most babies have very little control over their hands until right around this age. At six weeks,...
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At 6 weeks old, your baby may make a startling discovery: he or she has hands! Before now, those things on the ends of the arms waved around a lot, but most babies have very little control over their hands until right around this age. At six weeks,...
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Despite its name, ringworm is not caused by worms. Rather, the infection is caused by a fungus that can affect the scalp and body. It’s called ringworm because of the characteristic round and oval spots, which are smooth in the center and have a...
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Hives are the body’s response to a stressor. While the stressor is most commonly an allergic trigger, people can break out in hives due to changes in temperature, stress, or even a viral infection. Hives (medically identified as urticaria) can be...
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Some parents are concerned when they meet their newborn and see a defect in the front of their child’s ear. These are called ear tags or ear pits (preauricular pits). They are common birth defects. Both conditions are formed in utero, when the ears...
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Parenting
When you’re reading labels, make sure they say broad-spectrum protection with UVA and UVB coverage. UVA and UVB rays are the rays that cause skin damage and skin cancer, and it’s important that both are listed on the label. Choose...
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Summer heat can be hard enough on your baby, but adding a case of diaper rash can make it miserable. Diaper rash is a common condition characterized by redness and mild scaling on the diaper area. It’s usually caused by leaving a wet diaper on a...
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Cold sores are small, painful blisters that appear in or around the mouth and lips. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus Type 1. These blisters (also called “fever blisters”) can also appear on or inside the nose or anywhere on the body....
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How your baby latches onto your breast is one of the most important factors in being successful with breastfeeding. Without a good latch, breastfeeding can hurt, and your baby may not be able to remove enough milk from the breast. This can lead to...
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The term “diaper rash” is used to describe a skin irritation or rash that occurs on your baby’s bottom. It is a common condition that typically affects babies 8-10 months old. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) estimates that more than...
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Children often suffer from dry, chapped lips, especially in the cold winter season. But cracking at the corners of the mouth may indicate a different problem, known as angular cheilitis. “Cheilitis” simply means an inflammation of the lips. Angular...
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When your child has frequent runny noses, constant sneezing, or a tummy ache after eating certain foods, it can be tempting to dismiss these symptoms as just an allergy. In most cases, allergies are a minor annoyance without lasting health...
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A newborn baby is so perfect, small, and seemingly fragile that it’s normal for new parents to fret over using the “right” detergent to clean their laundry. The good news is that you can do your baby’s laundry with the same detergent as the rest of...
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Pregnancy
Welcome to Week 21! If you’re like many moms, you’re basking in the second trimester happy days and there’s no question you’re pregnant now. Yet you might be starting to experience the symptoms that will increase over the next few weeks as you head...
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Scarlet fever is an infection caused by a bacteria called Group A Streptococcus. This bacteria is the same bacteria that causes strep throat. While scarlet fever was previously a serious childhood illness, modern antibiotics have made the condition...
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Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne infection in North America. It is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, which is a bacteria transmitted to humans through the bite of the tick species Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus. To infect the host,...
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Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby–but don’t be surprised if you find the newborn “look” a little strange. You may be surprised by the way your baby looks after delivery. You see, newborns may look...
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Your child ate a handful of cashews at the neighbor’s party and now has blotchy cheeks and swollen lips. Another child drinks milk and has a blow-out bowel movement. In situations like this, it’s natural to wonder if your child has a food allergy....
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Similar to lice, pinworms are parasites that spread through the transfer of eggs. A typical pinworm infection is characterized by the presence of small, white roundworms approximately the size of a staple found near the child’s anus. The most...
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Ectodermal dysplasias are a rare group of genetic disorders used to describe a group of conditions involving the skin, teeth, hair, nails, and sweat/mucous glands. Multiple syndromes can be associated with ectodermal dysplasias, ranging from mild...
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If you spend any amount of time searching online for health information, you will no doubt discover sites claiming that you have “hidden” food allergies or intolerances. Name your favorite chronic ailment, i.e. headaches, bloating, acne, even brain...
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Eczema (atopic dermatitis) causes red, dry, and itchy patches on the skin. It’s the most common chronic skin condition in children, affecting 10-20 percent of kids. It’s no secret that what we eat has a big impact on our overall health. And while...
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Birthmarks usually appear on babies at birth or shortly thereafter, usually within the first two months after being born. There are a few different types of birthmarks and markings that babies can be born with. Many go away over time, but others...
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Roseola is a viral infection that can affect children by the time they turn 2 years old. Roseola is caused by infection with the herpes virus 6 or, less commonly, the herpes virus 7. Like other viral illnesses, Roseola spreads through contact with...