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Newborn Rash -- Is It Baby Acne? There are three common rashes that babies can have in the first few months of life. Find out...		Iron Supplement Is Causing Constipation A mother asks if there is any way to give her daughter supplemental iron and combat...
How Contagious Is Ringworm? Ringworm is spread to others through direct contact with an infected person or animal.		Urinary Tract Infections in Infants In very young babies, urinary tract infections are generally caused by bacteria germs that...
Karo Syrup for Constipation? Corn syrup has often been used by parents to manage constipation in infants, but is it really...		What Is ODD? Find out about Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), a syndrome where children have hostile,...
Penis Size at Age 14 A young teen asks what size his penis should be, and our expert responds.		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...
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...
Is It Okay to Give Children Echinacea? Before giving a child any medicinal drug or herb, it's important to discuss the relative risks...		Six-Year-Old Complains of Thigh Pain Thigh pain is an unusual complaint for a six-year-old. A good physical exam can usually...
How Long Is Mono Contagious? Find out how long children should stay away from a child diagnosed with mono, and what other...		How Long to Take Antibiotics Find out why it's important to take antibiotics for the full ten days prescribed.
Does Green Discharge Indicate Infection? Although you cannot use the color of nasal discharge as a sole indicator of infection versus...		When Should a Girl First See a Gynecologist? Young women and adolescents should start having gynecologic examinations when they turn 18, or...
Constipation in Toddlers Constipation is common in toddlers and preschoolers during toilet training.		How Much Iron Do Youngsters Need? Learn how much iron kids need and the best way to increase their intake of iron.
Early Breast Development Find out how to handle it when your eight-year-old's breasts start developing.		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...
Breast Buds Breast buds are an indication that your daughter is simply in the early stages of puberty.		Questions About Menarche and Tampons Our expert addresses some common questions about menstrual flow and tampon use in young teens.
When to Stop Breast Feeding Breast-feeding is generally recommended for the first 12 months of life.		Adolescents and Bras Find out whether there is a point at which "developing" girls need to start wearing bras.
Two-Month-Old Is Constipated As long as your baby is growing and developing normally, constipation should not be a cause for...		Two-Year-Old Still Not Speaking A normal child's speech has progressively improved clarity -- roughly half intelligible by two...
Mucus in Infant's Eyes Mucus in the eyes may indicate dacrostenosis, which is a blockage of the tear ducts.		Aggressive Five-Year-Old Whatever you do, don't let someone start convincing you that you could control your child's...
Breast Lump on Boy A mother is concerned that her young son has some swelling or enlargement of the breast tissue...		Learning to Roll Over Learn the normal range for rolling over in infants.
Ear Infection Without a Fever? There are two types of ear infections -- otitis media (a middle ear infection) and otitis...		Once-a-Day ADHD Medication A mother asks whether there is an ADHD medication that only has to be administered once a day.
Two-Year-Old Won't Talk A parent wonders if she should be concerned that her two-year-old son is still not talking.		Two-Year-Old Walks on Her Tiptoes How can you tell whether your child's tiptoe walking is just a habit or indicates of a problem?
What Is Osgood Slaughters? Get information about Osgood Slaughters disease, which causes bone inflammation below the...		Are Decongestant Sprays Safe for Toddlers? Decongestant nose spray is not routinely recommended for toddlers.
Has Teen Stopped Growing? Find out what's involved in determining whether a child has reached his full height.		Six-Year-Old Masturbates in Public A six-year-old should be able to understand that this activity is performed only in private.
Persistent Cough in Infant Most over-the-counter cold medicines do not work very well in babies, and they can have...		Is It Hazardous to Crack Your Knuckles? It has never been scientifically proven that knuckle-cracking causes arthritis.
Breast Buds in Toddlers Find out whether it's normal for a toddler to have breast buds, and whether a doctor's...		When Is Chickenpox Contagious? Chickenpox can be spread to someone who hasn't had it, from 24 hours prior to the first...
Circumcision and Penile Adhesions in Infant If a small amount of foreskin remains, it is appropriate to gently pull it back each day during...		Irregular Menstruation in Teens What should you do when your 14-year-old goes five months without a period?
Does Growth Stop with Onset of Menstruation? A girl's growth slows down once she starts her periods, but it doesn't stop completely.		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.
Toddler Has Unusual Lump Most often these lumps are normal lymph nodes -- "glands" that we all have in various parts of...		Labial Adhesions Labial adhesions are a very common condition in girls. Here's how to tell when treatment is...
Is Roseola Contagious? Roseola is a very common viral illness. Find out when children who have it are contagious.		Do Tics Indicate Tourette's Syndrome? If you fear that certain tics in your child may indicate Tourette's Syndrome, schedule an...

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