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Scarlet Fever Rash
July 28, 2011

Rarely encountered these days, scarlet fever is believed to be caused by sensitization to an erythrogenic toxin produced by strains of group A beta-hemolytic streptococci.

Cephalhematoma
July 22, 2011

A right parietal cephalhematoma was first noted on this 2-week-old girl 2 days after her birth.

Scarlet Fever
June 21, 2011

A 2-day history of fever and sore throat and an erupting rash prompted the mother of a 5-year-old boy to bring her son into the office for evaluation.



 
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LATEST FEATURES
November 30, 2010
Influenza Vaccine for Egg-Allergic Patients—Safe?
My 18-month-old son has had a diaper rash, with no other symptoms, within a few days of eating a poached egg on 3 separate occasions. More »
July 6, 2010
Boy With Thick Plaques on His Palms and Soles
At his first well-child visit after a family move, an 8-year-old boy was noted to have bilateral erythematous plaques on the surfaces of his... More »
March 8, 2010
Allergy Testing in Children: Which Test When?
Allergy testing can aid the diagnosis of allergic disorders; however, it is not diagnostic. With skin testing, in particular, a positive result does not necessarily indicate clinical allergy, and a negative result does not always exclude clinical relevance.
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July 27, 2009
Frey Syndrome
Episodic right-sided facial flushing was noted in a 2-month-old girl born at full term via forceps-assisted vaginal delivery. The erythema appeared within... More »
June 2, 2009
Traction Alopecia From Atopic Dermatitis
A 5-month-old Asian boy was brought for evaluation of hair loss and a red, scaly rash on the scalp and body. The rash had not responded to hydrocortisone 2.5% ointment. There was a family history of asthma, food allergies, and allergic rhinitis. His mother had Hashimoto thyroiditis. More »
July 30, 2008
Repeated Episodes of Abdominal Pain Followed by Emesis in a 22-Month-Old
Twenty-two-month-old girl seen in the emergency department (ED) after several hours of abdominal pain associated with non-bloody, non-bilious emesis. Over past 2 months, has... More »
January 1, 2008
Peanut Allergy: Earlier Exposure--Earlier Reactions
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January 1, 2008
Peanut Allergy: Earlier Exposure—Earlier Reactions
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September 1, 2007
Eczema Herpeticum: A Manifestation of Hyperimmunoglobulin E Syndrome
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September 1, 2007
Hypersensitivity to Vaccine Stabilizer
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BLOG: CHILDREN'S HEALTH MATTERS

Home Remedies for Ear Pain on the Ground and in the Air
June 6, 2012

Ear infection is the most common cause of severe ear pain in young children. Here I offer a few home remedies based on cold and warmth that may help a parent soothe a cranky child.

What Distinguishes Influenza From Other Respiratory Viruses?
April 11, 2012

High fevers; more fatigue; rapid onset of illness... more diagnostic pearls here.

Home Remedies for Bronchitis: Maybe Your Mother Was Right?
March 14, 2012

Here are some home treatments I have recommended for children with bronchitis.

Making a Better Place to Live For Children With Autism
April 12, 2011

West Virginia (the state in which I practice) was not one of the 10 best places to live if you have autism, according to this year’s survey from Autism Speaks. Although thanks to a piece of legislation enacted this month, it is now a better place to live if you have autism. Your state can become better too.

Antibullying Efforts: What You Can Do
March 16, 2011

In a conference last week, President Obama announced a new Web site http://stopbullying.gov to help raise awareness about the issue. This is part of an effort to encourage cooperation between government agencies and educators to protect children from bullying based on race, ethnicity, disability, or sexuality. Are you an advocate for prevention? Share your antibullying efforts with colleagues.



 
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