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red itchy blotches on palms, wrists, ankles and feet by david h. Posted Sun 17 Jan 2010 6:34am i have suffered from this condition for quite a while now and as the past year it has got intolerably worse... it starts off small itchy red spots and then turns into a coin size spot which swell feel raw and also feel very warm, to the point were i cannot walk because of the pain... can anyone help as i cannot seem to get this condition diagnosed ... Read on »

Health Tips for April 2 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted Wed 01 Apr 2009 11:44pm Health Tip: Calming Chickenpox Chickenpox, and its trademark itchy, red spots, is a common disease in children. The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions for relieving the itch and keeping your child more comfortable: Have your child soak in a warm oatmeal bath every few hours. Apply cool, damp rags across your child's body. ... Read on »

When Your Baby Has a Fever by Debby H. Patient Expert

Posted Fri 21 Nov 2008 10:18am The information in this blog is for information purposes only. For medical diagnosis or treatment, always consult a physician. Babies have underdeveloped temperature control systems. Mosquito bites, bee stings, allergic reactions, viral infections, bacterial infections- all of these can cause an infant to burn. Usually, a fever occurs when th ... Read on »

Common Childhood Illnesses by just 4 families Patient Expert

Posted Sat 09 Oct 2010 3:51am As parents, you do whatever you can to keep your children safe from sharp edges, toxic chemicals, moving vehicles and dangerous foods. While child-proofing your home is a good way to start, it won't protect your child from catching germs in the air or that are transferred through touch. While some illnesses can actually boost your child's immu ... Read on »

Herbs For Skin Rashes by Sonzy Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 01 Jun 2009 12:00am

4 Comments A skin rash is bothersome and embarrassing. Red, itchy patches especially in children can cause a lot of trouble and concern. Symptoms of a skin rash include itchy red bumps, cracking or scaling skin, flaky dry skin and topical lesions. Only a dermatologist can rule out the complications and give you a correct diagnosis in case of persist ... Read on »

Everyday Minerals Trial - Take 2 by Mayaari Posted Mon 14 Jan 2008 12:00am Back in December I ordered a free sample kit from Everyday Minerals and tried out their powder foundation. I think the drastic change in weather (changing from 50+ degrees to cold and snowy weather in a day or two) hit my skin hard, and while I was trying the new foundation my skin completely dried out and itchy red spots showed up around ... Read on »

Red, Itchy Rash? by Karen Bastille Health Maven

Posted Mon 06 Aug 2012 10:02pm NIH News in Health You’ve probably had a rash at some point or another, whether from poison ivy or the chickenpox or something more unusual. Why does your skin break out in red blotches like that? More important, is there anything you can do about it? We often think of the skin as a barrierit keeps the insides of o ... Read on »

Celiac info from Harvard Newsletter by ckmiletti Patient Expert

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Posted Thu 17 Sep 2009 10:29pm Since may of us have any number of autoimmune disorders, and quite often Celiac disease is one of them, I thought I would post this Newsletter I received from Harvard. I also have celiac- so keep a very close eye on any articles pertaining to it. Getting out the gluten Gluten seems to be the food ingredient non grata these days. B ... Read on »

Using A Head Lice Comb To Annihilate Lice by just 4 families Patient Expert

Posted Sat 05 Jun 2010 7:12am In order to remove head lice from your child's hair, it is essential that you get the correct type of comb. Even though head louse is not a dangerous affliction, it is contagious. Head lice infestations get worse and spread via person to person contact. However, they cannot jump and they do not have any ability to fly. But, head lice a ... Read on »

Health Tips for April 8 by Meredy Registered Nurse

Posted Tue 07 Apr 2009 11:37pm Health Tip: Selecting a Baby Stroller A stroller is handy for parents who want to take baby for a walk, or want to have their hands free when running errands. The Lucile Packard Children's Hospital offers these suggestions to help you choose a safe stroller for baby: Make sure the base of the stroller is wide enough to keep it from tippi ... Read on »