Injuries to fingers

Mild bacterial infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail

Mild chronic infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail. The medical name is chronic paronychia

Stung by a fire ant. Fire ant stings are more common in the Southern U.S.

Allergic reaction to a food.

Rapid onset of vomiting and diarrhea after eating a bad food.

Questions about caring for the normal uncircumcised penis in a baby boy. Includes questions about foreskin retraction. Smegma questions are covered.

A bacterial infection of the space between the foreskin and head of the penis. The medical name is posthitis

New onset of passing urine often while awake. This is called urinary frequency

Frostbite is a cold injury to the skin. The ears, nose, fingers, and toes are most often affected

Granuloma Annulare (GA) is a bumpy skin condition in the shape of a circle

Growing pains are harmless pains that occur in the leg muscles. They are common and occur in 10 to 20% of children. They often start between ages 4 and 6.

A nervous habit of twisting or pulling out the hair. The medical name for this is trichotillomania.

Major thinning of the hair starting 3 months after a stressful event. The medical name for this type of hair loss is telogen effluvium.

Broken hairs from tight braids or pony tails

Hand-Foot-And-Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a viral infection. Small red spots and tiny water blisters. Seen on the palms, fingers, soles and toes. The diagnosis cannot be made without these.

Injuries to the head. Includes the scalp, skull and brain

Your child is having a migraine headache. It is like previous migraines

Pain or discomfort in the muscles of the scalp. This includes the forehead to the back of the head

Pain or discomfort of the head. This includes the forehead to the back of the head

Pain or burning caused by irritation of the lower esophagus from stomach acid. The esophagus is the tube from mouth to stomach. Pain is located in the lower chest or upper belly. Also, called acid indigestion

A fine pink rash caused by overheating. Mainly on the face, neck, chest, and upper back

Symptoms after being in high temperatures (such as heat waves). Symptoms after hard work or sports during hot weather.

A hernia is a bulge in the groin or upper scrotum. The bulge contains a loop of intestine. It slides through a defect in the muscles of the lower abdomen.

A viral infection that causes little ulcers in the back of the mouth

A viral infection of the mouth and lips in young children

Hitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior. Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting, kicking, shoving, and knocking down.

Hives is a rash made up of raised pink bumps with pale centers. Most often, rash is very itchy

Bite from a human child or teen.

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage Table

Coin-shaped sores on the skin. Covered by scabs or crusts that are the color of honey

Incentives are rewards or prizes that are given for desired behaviors. The reward must be strongly desired by the child. You can ask your child for ideas.

Exposure (Close Contact) to a person with influenza. Your child has NO symptoms of influenza (no fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose).

Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved. Family members or close friends have symptoms of flu

Your child has symptoms of influenza (flu). Flu is a viral infection. The nose, throat, and upper parts of the airway are involved. Family members or close friends have symptoms of flu