Articles Index

Lyme Disease Rash
Erythema migrans is the classic Lyme disease rash that usually develops 7 to 14 days after getting bitten by an infected deer tick.

Molluscum Contagiosum
Like warts, molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that is common in school age children.

Heat Rash
Learn about the symptoms, prevention, and treatment for babies and children with heat rash or prickly heat.

Bed Bugs - Bed Bug Bites
Once limited to hotel and motel rooms, perhaps from international travelers, bed bugs are now a problem in many homes and apartments. Learn about the symptoms of bed bug bites and how to get rid of bed bugs.

Spider Bites vs MRSA
A classic sign of an MRSA infection is that people will describe the area as looking like a spider bite. You don't want to delay the treatment for a resistant staph infection because you are treating a spider bite that your child never really had, so learn the differences.

Chiggers
Review how to avoid chiggers and treat chigger bites, which are common in late spring, summer, and early fall.

Rashes
Treatments for rashes work much better when you actually know what is causing the rash, including moisturizers and steroids for eczema, antifungal creams for ringworm, and anti-itch medications for chicken pox. Learn about common treatments for rashes that your kids might get.

Dry Skin
Dry skin is a common problem for kids, especially in the summer and winter seasons. Learn how to prevent and treat your child's dry skin problems.

Cradle Cap
Although cradle cap is often a very mild condition that simply causes a little flaking on a baby's scalp, some infants can have more extensive cradle cap with thick scaling that distresses some parents. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for children with cradle cap.

Scarlet Fever Symptoms
Review the symptoms of scarlet fever, which includes a red, sand papery rash, fever, and sore throat.

Treatments for Itching
Review common treatments for itching that can provide some relief for itchy kids with rashes, including many over-the-counter 'anti-itch' type medications.