Ringworm
What is ringworm? Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a fungal infection of the skin. (Fungal infections of the head/hair has a different name, and a different treatment.) It usually shows up as one or more irregular patches of…
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What is ringworm? Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a fungal infection of the skin. (Fungal infections of the head/hair has a different name, and a different treatment.) It usually shows up as one or more irregular patches of…
What are shin splints? Shin splints, aka medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common ailment among certain athletes. The main shin bone with its muscles become irritated and swollen after too much stress and pulling, which causes pain in the…
The newborn screen - also known as the ‘PKU’ or ‘heel stick’ - is a test done on all babies born in the US at about 24 hours old, and again at about two weeks old. Most people know that…
What is Reye syndrome? Reye syndrome is a potentially fatal condition where the brain and liver are unable to function. The body can’t break down certain fatty acids, which leads to a fatty liver, and too much ammonia in the…
At some point everyone asks ‘how long can my child see the pediatrician?’ The answer is that it depends. First it depends on the child. A few children stop wanting to go to ‘the baby doctor’ as young as 10…
Finally, children can be vaccinated for Covid! Well, some of them. Ages 12-17 years have been approved for the Pfizer vaccine, and they are still in trials for younger children. The Moderna vaccine is currently in trials down to 6…
Child development. At this age most children are high school juniors or seniors. They are better able to think through actions and consequences, but can still be impulsive. Many of them are thinking about future school or jobs, and may…
Insomnia, a difficulty in staying or falling asleep that leads to poor functioning during the day. It’s a complicated problem with many different possible causes depending on the age of the child. In this post I’ll just be talking about…
Child development. Most children at this point have started puberty. If your child hasn’t, you should bring it up at their appointment. Their decision making is improving, but still have some issues considering the big picture. They can still be…
What is otitis externa (OE)? While most people think of otitis externa as swimmer’s ear, there are actually a few different kinds of OE. The definition, then, is an inflammation (redness and irritation) of the ear canal. How do…