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Deciphering Your Baby's Rash: Is it Scabies or Something Else?

Deciphering Your Baby's Rash: Is it Scabies or Something Else?  

created at May 13, 2009   2,366  
Baby rashes can stem from various causes,including common irritants like detergents or drool,viral infections like roseola or hand,foot,and mouth disease,allergic reactions to foods or substances,or even diaper rash.Determining the cause requires observing...

Unveiling the Mystery - What Are Shingles for Chicken Pox?  

created at May 13, 2009   1,496  
Shingles, the enigmatic cousin of chicken pox, emerges from the same viral culprit but with a different tale to tell. As the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) strikes during childhood, its presence doesn't merely fade away with the passing of the rash. Instead,...

How should I treat my baby's chicken pox?  

created at May 13, 2009   1,464  
Keep your baby home from daycare until all the sores have crusted over to prevent her from spreading the disease and to give her time to recuperate. Unfortunately, children are most contagious the day or two before the rash erupts, usually before parents k...