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Unraveling the Causes of Heat Rash in Babies   created at May 11, 2009   115   Understanding the origins of heat rash in babies is pivotal for effective prevention and care. Here's a closer look at the factors that contribute to the development of this common skin condition:1. Sweating and Pore Clogging: Babies sweat as a natural mec...

Unraveling the Basics: Understanding Ringworm and Its Variations   created at May 12, 2009   139   Ringworm, despite its name, has nothing to do with worms. Instead, it is a common and contagious fungal infection that affects the skin. Here's what you need to know about this condition:**1. Contagious Fungal Infection: Ringworm is caused by a fungus and ...

Demystifying Eczema: Understanding Its Prevalence   created at May 11, 2009   96   Eczema, a skin condition that often prompts concern among parents, is more common than one might think. With approximately 20 percent of infants and young children experiencing eczema, it's crucial to understand its prevalence and developmental patterns.On...

Understanding Scabies Symptoms in Babies   created at May 13, 2009   147   Scabies, a highly contagious skin infestation caused by tiny mites, can be particularly distressing for parents when it affects their babies. Recognizing the symptoms is crucial for timely intervention.Babies with scabies often exhibit a severely itchy ras...

Understanding the Risks - Chicken Pox and Pregnancy   created at May 13, 2009   137   Chicken pox, while often a mild illness in healthy individuals, can pose potential risks during pregnancy. While healthy babies typically weather the infection well, complications can arise, particularly in certain circumstances.For infants with weakened i...

Unveiling the Mystery - What Are Shingles for Chicken Pox?   created at May 13, 2009   107   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,...

Understanding the Prevalence of Psoriasis - A Closer Look   created at May 13, 2009   106   Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition, affects millions of adults across the United States, with over 4.5 million individuals grappling with its challenges. What's striking is the varying prevalence across different demographics.Research reveals a rela...

Deli meats for pregnant woman   created at Nov 18, 2009   176   It's not safe to eat precooked meats such as deli meats, hot dogs, and pâté when you're pregnant unless they're heated until steaming hot. Pregnant women are about 20 times more likely than other healthy adults to get listeriosis, and newborns – not mom...

When is LASIK not for me?   created at May 24, 2009   109   You are probably NOT a good candidate for refractive surgery if: You are not a risk taker. Certain complications are unavoidable in a percentage of patients, and there are no long-term data available for current procedures. It will jeopardize your career. ...

Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma   created at May 22, 2009   107   Hodgkin's disease facts: The American Cancer Society estimates that about 7,350 new cases of Hodgkin's disease will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Hodgkin's disease affects women somewhat less often than men. Of those new cases, 3,370 will oc...

What benefits will you experience as a result of GH therapy?   created at May 19, 2009   103   Your body requires the correct levels of growth hormone for efficient and effective metabolism of food, and for correct body composition. The goal of GH therapy is to restore the correct level of GH in patients who present with a GH deficiency. GH is also ...

Symptoms of growth hormone deficiency   created at May 19, 2009   85   People are not always aware of their GH deficiency, and the condition is under diagnosed. Some of the symptoms that may indicate a GH deficiency are: An unusual proportion of fat to lean muscle mass; GH deficient sufferers will have unusually high fat to m...

What is AGHD (adult growth hormone deficiency)?   created at May 19, 2009   106   Adults can experience a deficiency in growth hormone, and the health effects of this deficiency can be profound. Adults will experience a GH deficiency if their pituitary gland is not secreting an appropriate quantity of GH into the blood stream, or if thr...

A description of growth hormone   created at May 19, 2009   123   Growth hormone is a necessary protein produced by the pituitary gland in the hypothalamus of the brain. Growth hormone is the primary hormone responsible for the growth that occurs as a child matures into a full sized adult. Growth hormone plays an integra...

What is psoriasis?   created at May 13, 2009   120   Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition that shows up in several forms. The two that appear most in children are: • Plaque psoriasis. This is the most common type. If your baby has a raised, red lesion covered with a flaky, silvery-white scale, he may...

What are the benefits of the chicken pox vaccine?   created at May 13, 2009   107   It may seem unnecessary, because childhood chicken pox (also known as varicella) is usually a relatively mild illness. And some parents think it's better to let their kids be exposed to chicken pox so they'll have the illness (and the resulting immunity) n...

How do I get rid of lice?   created at May 13, 2009   121   Because lice can travel from one head to another, getting rid of the bugs and nits right away can keep them from spreading to other children and family members. But eliminating lice isn't always easy. Lice-killing shampoos, called pediculicides, might soun...

Can my child be cured of asthma?   created at May 11, 2009   78   There's no cure for asthma, although some asthmatic babies who wheeze only when they have colds or upper respiratory tract infections outgrow the tendency to wheeze over time. In general, asthma is thought to be a lifelong condition, although the frequency...

What are the types of brain tumors?   created at May 04, 2009   345   There are primary and secondary brain tumors. Tumors that begin in brain tissue are known as primary tumors. Secondary tumors are when cancer spreads from another site to the brain, which is called metastasis. Brain tumors are classified by the type of tis...

What is Bone Cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   127   Cancer that starts in the bone (primary bone cancer) is relatively rare, with about 2,500 cases diagnosed in the United States each year. The most common types of bone cancer occur more frequently in children and young adults, while other bone cancer is pr...