Expert Advice: Pediatric
Is Poison Ivy Contagious?
The poison ivy rash is not contagious, but there are factors that cause it to spread on one... |  | How to Treat Cuts
You should see a doctor if a cut is very deep, if it won't stop bleeding after 10 minutes of... |
Newborn Rash -- Is It Baby Acne?
There are three common rashes that babies can have in the first few months of life. Find out... | | Geographic Tongue
When a child has this condition, he loses the bumps on the tongue that give it the normal rough... |
How Contagious Is Ringworm?
Ringworm is spread to others through direct contact with an infected person or animal. | | Is Roseola Contagious?
Roseola is a very common viral illness. Find out when children who have it are contagious. |
When Should Child Move to Booster Seat?
Learn at what age, height, and weight you should take your child out of a front-facing safety... | | Labial Adhesions
Labial adhesions are a very common condition in girls. Here's how to tell when treatment is... |
Does Green Discharge Indicate Infection?
Although you cannot use the color of nasal discharge as a sole indicator of infection versus... | | Four-Year-Old Fell and Injured a Tooth
Learn what can happen when there is a blow to a tooth, and what you should do about it. |
What Is Osgood Slaughters?
Get information about Osgood Slaughters disease, which causes bone inflammation below the... | | How Long to Take Antibiotics
Find out why it's important to take antibiotics for the full ten days prescribed. |
How Long Is Mono Contagious?
Find out how long children should stay away from a child diagnosed with mono, and what other... | | Eczema Flare-ups and Food
Certain foods have been known to aggravate children's eczema, such as eggs, milk, wheat... |
Ear Infection Without a Fever?
There are two types of ear infections -- otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis... | | Signs of Chickenpox
It is easy to confuse chicken pox with insect bites, a reaction of the skin to something it... |
Circumcision and Penile Adhesions in Infant
If a small amount of foreskin remains, it is appropriate to gently pull it back each day during... | | Son Blames Parents for His Problems
A skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame... |
How Do You Catch the Mumps?
Mumps is caused by a virus, and it is passed on in the same way as a cold. Read more... | | Can Crying Cause a Hernia?
A mother fears that allowing her baby to cry for longer than five minutes might cause a hernia. |
Toddler Takes Sips of Wine and Beer
Is it ever acceptable to let a two-year-old sip wine and beer?... | | How Much Iron Do Youngsters Need?
Learn how much iron kids need and the best way to increase their intake of iron. |
Breast Buds in Toddlers
Find out whether it's normal for a toddler to have breast buds, and whether a doctor's... | | Is There a General Car Seat Law?
It is a federal law that infants and children must ride buckled in car seats or seatbelts that... |
When Is Chickenpox Contagious?
Chickenpox can be spread to someone who hasn't had it, from 24 hours prior to the first... | | Cold Versus Warm Humidifiers
Both warm and cool mist humidifiers accomplish the same thing -- getting moisture into the air. |
How Soon After Starting Antibiotics Can a Child Return to School?
For many common bacterial infections, a child can return to school after 24 hours of the... | | Persistent Cough in Infant
Most over-the-counter cold medicines do not work very well in babies, and they can have... |
Mucus in Infant's Eyes
Mucus in the eyes may indicate dacrostenosis, which is a blockage of the tear ducts. | | |
Urinary Tract Infections in Infants
In very young babies, urinary tract infections are generally caused by bacteria germs that... | | Diet and Diarrhea
Learn which foods seem to help with "binding" up the excess fluids and waste that occur with... |
Is It Okay to Give Children Echinacea?
Before giving a child any medicinal drug or herb, it's important to discuss the relative risks... | | Are Warts a Sign of Ill Health?
Find out whether warts indicate a problem in your child's immune system. |
Six-Year-Old Complains of Thigh Pain
Thigh pain is an unusual complaint for a six-year-old. A good physical exam can usually... | | Do Tics Indicate Tourette's Syndrome?
If you fear that certain tics in your child may indicate Tourette's Syndrome, schedule an... |
At What Age Can You Test a Child for Allergies?
Find out what you should do before scheduling allergy testing for your child. | | Do We Have to Get Flu Shots Every Year?
A yearly flu shot is the best way to protect yourself against the types of influenza expected... |
Ten-Year-Old Can't Fall Asleep
Sleep patterns can vary quite a bit from child to child, but there are warning signs to look... | | Sinus Infections in Children
The symptoms of a sinus infection are different for children than for adolescents and adults. |
Seven-Year-Old Won't Go to Sleep
Giving your daughter consequences and/or taking away privileges is inappropriate and is not... | | Is Shingles Contagious?
Zoster ("Shingles") is contagious only to those people who have not had chickenpox or the... |
Going to the Doctor's Alone
Our expert believes that age 12 is too young to go to the doctor alone, particularly for a... | | Loose Cough
In general, a child with a loose cough only needs to be made comfortable. However, you should... |
What Is ODD?
Find out about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a syndrome where children have hostile,... | | Should I Homeschool My Child with ADHD and ODD?
The deciding factor in homeschooling success is not a college degree or specialized training.... |
Nasal Aspirators
As long as your baby is not acting sick and you are comfortable with his breathing pattern, you... | | Six-Year-Old Is Depressed
It is not "normal" or healthy for a child to be so distressed for so long. |
Fractured Collarbone
Find out how soon after fracturing a collarbone a child can resume normal activities. | | Chronic Stomachaches
Abdominal pain is a very common complaint in children. Learn how to assess the significance of... |
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