It’s finally summer and for kids, this means no school, summer camp, long days outdoors, and swimming in chlorine filled pools! Chlorine is a very useful way to keep pools from collecting bacteria and microorganisms that are harmful to humans. It’s helps keep you safe from harmful germs while you enjoy time in the water […]
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Which Sunscreens Are Safe For Your Child
For many, sun-kissed bronze skin is a symbol of good health. And that may be true if the criteria means your child is spending more time outside than playing video games on the couch. However, sun exposure – especially at an early age – can result in long-term damage and health concerns. With each time […]
Diagnosis and Treatment of Moles
Owning one’s unique characteristics is one very special way to stand out in the crowd. After all, isn’t super model Cindy Crawford as famous for her beauty mark as she is for her fabulous photo shoots? Unfortunately, not all of us are destined to be on the cover of Vogue. Likewise, not all moles are […]
Warts in Children: What You Need to Know
Warts in children are much more common than warts in adults, affecting around 1 in 5 kids. So, what are warts, and what can we do about them? A wart is a noncancerous type of skin growth that is caused by a strain of the human papilloma virus (HPV), which develops an infection in the […]
Is Measles Making a Comeback?
Nearly 20 years ago, measles was considered eradicated for good in the United States. Now there appear to be outbreaks in multiple locales around the country. We’re not even halfway through 2019 and already the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting that we’re in the midst of the largest national measles outbreak since 2000. […]
