Eczema, hives, rashes, and other skin woes—demystified and managed with pharmacist-approved tips.
Parenting & Practical Tips
Tick bites in kids are one of those things that can send parents into a spiral. Especially if you live in an area where Lyme disease is prevalent. Unfortunately, ticks are common where I live, and my family spends a lot of time outdoors walking the dog. The pup is
Skin Conditions
If your child uses or has been using the antihistamines cetirizine (Zyrtec) or levocetirizine (Xyzal) as a maintenance therapy, this one’s for you — and yes, this includes you grown‑ups too! The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a safety alert about a rather unexpected outcome:
Medications
Dicloxacillin is another type of antibiotic in the penicillin class (we’ve discussed several!). The most common use in children is to treat skin infections; if your child has a suspected staphylococcal skin infection, such as impetigo, a boil, or cellulitis, your pediatrician might prescribe dicloxacillin. It’s a penicillinase-resistant
Medication Tips & Safety
If your child has been diagnosed with a drug allergy, chances are you have a lot of questions. My daughter was diagnosed with an allergy to amoxicillin a few years ago. She was OK, but it’s not an experience I’m likely to forget! Allergic reactions can be unnerving,
Fever & Infections
If you’ve ever received a daycare email saying “Three children in your child’s class have been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease,” you know that sinking feeling. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is one of those miserable childhood illnesses that spreads faster than glitter at the
Parent Rx
Check out our expert picks from KidsMedGuide for comfy baby buns! But first, are you struggling with diaper rash? Read our Diaper Rash Treatment guide for tips and tricks on preventing and treating diaper rash in babies! Preventing Diaper Rash The key to prevention is keeping your baby clean and
Skin Conditions
It's summertime, which means that kids are outside! With the sun and fun come bug bites to be had and poison ivy to contend with. You might be wandering the aisles of the drugstore, wondering how to stop the itch. Enter: steroid cream. Chances are you’ve used
Skin Conditions
Diaper rash happens to the best of buns. It’s one of the most common skin issues in babies. Even with perfect diaper hygiene, many children will experience it at some point during their early years. It’s generally not harmful, but it can be bothersome for little ones. No
Parent Rx
Chapped lips happen to the best of us, but kids are especially prone to them due to their inability to remember chapstick, their propensity to lick irritated lips, and the constant stream of boogers and wetness running down their noses all winter. Chapped lips are dry, cracked, and painful. They
Medications
This Med Minute guide covers cephalexin (Keflex), an antibiotic commonly prescribed for bacterial infections such as skin infections, strep throat, and urinary tract infections. It works by stopping bacteria from growing and replicating, often requiring a 7 to 10-day course. Keep reading for quick facts on uses, dosing, side effects,
Parent Rx
What is Eczema? Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that affects babies and children. It causes dry, itchy skin that typically looks like red patches. Eczema is associated with lots of discomfort and scratching. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a likely underlying cause of
Parent Rx
Question: You get an email from the school nurse saying there is an outbreak of head lice in your child's classroom. Should you: A) Shave your child's head and slather them in mayonnaise B) Burn all of your possessions and live off the land C) Move