Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood skin infection caused by the virus molluscum contagiosum. Mollusca appears in localized clusters, firm, round, though painless small bumps might itch. Scratched bumps can spread infection to surrounding skin due to contact. How is molluscum contagiosum different from warts? Molluscum contagiosum and warts are so similar in appearance that […]
Mononucleosis The “Kissing Disease” Mononucleosis is a viral infection most often caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), one of the most common viruses that infect humans. By the age of 40 years, almost all adults in the United States have been infected by EBV at some time during their lives. Most people are unaware of […]
A recent study shows that 37% of Houston’s school aged children are overweight or obese. This number is nearly twice the national average. It has become such a big concern because it can lead to serious health problems. These diseases were once very rare in children but now doctors are diagnosing them more and more […]
Nose Bleeds
Your baby may have a bowel movement after every feed or as infrequently as every 3 days and still be normal. However, it is desirable for your infant to have at least one bowel movement every day so as to expel fermenting fecal byproducts, thereby minimizing such problems as gas and spitting up. The consistency […]
To make sure your baby’s first week is safe and healthy, it is important that Your baby is checked for jaundice in the hospital. If you are breastfeeding, you get the help you need to make sure it is going well. If your baby is discharged before age 72 hours, your baby should be seen […]
DO NOT BATHE IN THE TUB Shower with liquid Dial Antibacterial Soap daily for 1 to 2 months. DO NOT BATHE. Shower using Hibiclens 2 times a week. Lather Hibiclens on all areas of skin, including scalp. (Being careful to avoid eye area) Leave lather on for 5-10 minutes and rinse. Wash all towels, sheets, […]
Oral Fever Reducer / Anti-Inflammatory DosageIbuprofen (Ex: Motrin, Advil, Equate, *store brand ibuprofen, etc.) Weight Infant Drops Suspension Jr. Chewable Tablet Jr. Tablet 50 mg / 1.25 ml 100mg / 1tsp 100mg / 1tap 100mg / 1tap 12-17 lbs 1.25 ml 1/4 tsp. —— —— 18-23 lbs 1.875 ml 1/2 tsp. —— —— 24-35 lbs […]
As part of growing up, you will go through puberty. Puberty is the time in your life when your body changes from that of a child to that of an adult. These changes are caused by chemicals in the body called hormones. Because there are so many changes that happen during puberty, you may feel […]
