Overweight & Obese Kids: What’s Going On & What Can We Do?

Last updated on November 8th, 2020 at 02:43 pmThe problem: About one out of three American children can be considered overweight and that rate is growing very rapidly. Additionally, according to the CDC, in the years 2015-16, approximately 14-20% of our kids were considered obese. The causes are multiple and are most likely societal in nature and not caused by a health condition. Most parents who realize... 

Teenage Acne: As a Parent, What You Need to Know – Part II

Last updated on November 8th, 2020 at 02:48 pmIn my last post I discussed the pathophysiology of acne and how a pimple is formed. From the initial plugging of the duct going from the small gland in the skin to the outside to the colonization of the thick material stuck in the duct with bacteria. The growth of bacteria and the eventual formation of a pimple was the final common pathway to the process. All... 

Teenage Acne: As a Parent, What You Need to Know – Part I

Last updated on November 8th, 2020 at 02:51 pmThe scourge of adolescence, acne appears in young adults very frequently and is the cause of much concern, anxiety and even behavioral disorders that can lead to forced changes in life style. It has a wide range of presentations from tiny black dots (black heads) to large cystic reddened lesions that can lead to lifelong disfigurement. This article is to... 

Kids and Rashes: Should You Worry??

Last updated on November 8th, 2020 at 02:57 pmOne of the most frequent reasons children are brought to their Pediatricians, the most frequent cause of parental concern, and sometimes the most difficult to diagnose, rashes can be caused by a laundry list of issues. For that reason rashes must be divided up by characteristics: is it raised or flat, can you feel it, is it itchy, is it small bumps,... 

Warning! Your Kids & Grandkids Think Gummy Meds Are Delicious

Last updated on July 3rd, 2020 at 03:05 pmMommies and Daddies, Grandmas and Grandpas, listen up. There are many prescription and non-prescription medications kept around the home that could be a danger for your children/grandchildren should they find these and “taste” them. One of the more common of these “medicines” include the variety of vitamins, minerals and supplements found in homes... 

Time for Colds and The Flu: What Can You & Your Family Do?

Last updated on May 4th, 2020 at 11:50 amAll the bugs and bacteria that plague human kind are essentially trapped indoors over the cold winter months: windows seldom get opened and cars are sealed shut with the heat on, schools harbor a variety of illnesses and are also sealed shut with temperatures way too high. It’s no wonder that this is a perfect season to share whatever cold or Flu with your...