Chickenpox is a transmittable ailment brought about by the varicella-zoster virus. The availability of the vaccine drastically reduced the number of cases that arises during childhood. Infants can acquire the condition if exposed, but it is generally mild if they have passive immunity. Take note that passive immunity is when the mother passes her immunity […]
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A febrile seizure is a convulsion triggered by an erratic electrical activity in the brain nerve cells brought about by fever. Babies and children often have ailments that are accompanied by fever. An episode of fever might instigate a seizure at some point during childhood. The precise cause of a febrile seizure is not known.
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Due to the naturally inquisitive nature of children, they are at risk for ending up with a foreign body in the nose. In most cases, a child might place foreign objects into their ears, mouth or nose. Even though harmless, this poses as a choking hazard and puts a child at risk for serious harm
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Molluscum contagiosum is one of the prevalent skin rashes that affects children that many parents are not aware or familiar with. Essentially, a diagnosis of molluscum contagiosum is often encountered with surprise as most have not even heard of it before. Similar to warts, molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection quite prevalent among school-age children.
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It is considered normal for infants to develop skin rashes as early as a few days old since their sensitive skin adapts to a different environment. Most forms of rashes are relatively harmless and vanish after some time. On the other hand, if the baby develop skin rashes and seem unwell or if worried, consult
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The presence of blood on an infant will surely trigger worry and panic for most parents. Most cases of wounds are minor and can be managed at home. Scrapes and cuts are unavoidable as a child grows up and as the infant becomes more mobile, he/she is likely to end up with minor wounds. In
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The night time congestion is considered as a prevalent issue during childhood due to the swelling of the tissues as well as the blood vessels on the interior part of the nose. In most cases of congestion, it results due to a bacterial or viral infection and typically resolves on within a span of a
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Cellulitis is basically a bacterial infection affecting the skin and tissue that has the potential to be life-threatening if not treated. Young children face a higher risk for developing complications due to cellulitis, thus if a child has a wound or peeling skin that develops a warm sensation along with swelling and redness, a doctor
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Eczema is considered as a common skin condition among children. Eczema or atopic dermatitis can cause the skin to swell, redden and itch. The skin condition can affect any area of skin but usually present on the face, behind the knees and around the arms. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5PutifOZ3I Eczema is an allergic reaction but not to a
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Blisters are described as elevated pouches of skin that are filled with fluid and caused by friction on the skin of a toddler but can also be a side effect of contact-related dermatitis or a severe diaper rash. These blisters are not only painful, but can be easily infested with bacteria and germs, thus resulting
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