Peeling skin on your child’s hands can be painful and embarrassing. It can occur due to direct skin damage, such as excessive sun exposure, injury or infection. However, it can also be the symptom of a more serious medical condition.
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A number of conditions, including folliculitis, can cause pimple-like bumps on the scalp. Visit the dermatologist if you're concerned.
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Children are like sponges--they model everything a parent does and incorporate what they see into their own lives. Here's what you should pay attention to.
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Flank pain as the result of a pulled or torn muscle can develop on one or both sides of the body between the back and the upper abdomen. Although it is not typically a dangerous condition, it can worsen and become debilitating if left untreated.
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A ham roast is made from an uncured or unpreserved leg of pork. Although it can be cooked in a variety of ways, smoking is an efficient way to cook a large cut of meat, such as a ham roast.
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The sudden appearance of red pinpoint bumps on the surface of the skin can be alarming and disturbing. They may crop up anywhere on the body, including the face, stomach, legs, feet and chest.
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It can be disturbing to develop cold feet while you are exercising, particularly if symptoms are new. Exercise-related cold feet can be caused by many factors and conditions, some that require medical intervention.
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Certain conditions and trouble with feeding can trigger a rash around the nipples during or after breastfeeding. Although nipple rashes are not typically dangerous, they are uncomfortable and annoying, particularly when you're trying to feed.
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An extremely dry nose can be very uncomfortable, even painful and embarrassing. When your nose is dry, there's a general lack of moisture inside your nasal passages. That can be caused by environmental conditions, certain medications or a medical condition.
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Any toddler can experience a decrease in urination, especially if suffering from a high temperature. Symptoms can be caused by many conditions, some potentially serious. This makes it pertinent to understand what can trigger a fever and a decrease in urination -- and when you should contact a pediatrician.
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A rash, also called dermatitis, can cause small red bumps to develop on the chest. Some rashes may just be an embarrassing annoyance, while others, especially when combined with additional symptoms such as a fever, can be the sign of a serious condition.
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Between homework, tests and maintaining a social life, it can be difficult for students to find time to maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, poor health can quickly lead to stress, self-esteem issues, poor mood, illness and fatigue.
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A food allergy refers to an abnormal immune system response triggered by the interaction of food-specific proteins and antibodies against them. Certain foods are more likely to trigger allergies than others. An allergy to citrus fruits is relatively uncommon, as are allergies to most fruits and vegetables.
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Gas in the stomach is typically caused by swallowing air while eating and by the breakdown of food in the large intestine. Certain foods such as beans, pears, broccoli, mushrooms, milk, whole grains and apples can contribute to gas.
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An allergic skin condition occurs when an allergen triggers an immune system response. As a result, a red, inflamed rash that resembles a scratch can develop anywhere on the skin, including on the face, hands, feet, back of the knees, elbows, chest and legs.
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Children are frequently exposed to many viruses, illnesses and irritants that can trigger a facial rash. Cold weather can cause or exacerbate a facial rash, especially if the temperature and elements are extreme. Understanding what can cause a facial rash in cold weather can help you decide how to treat and prevent it.
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Although lentils are nutritious, they are full of raffinose sugars, which are difficult for the body to break down. In fact, the human body is missing the enzyme required to break down this type of sugar.
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A fever is often a worrisome condition, especially if you are pregnant. It occurs during pregnancy for a variety of reasons, some of which require urgent treatment from a doctor.
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Pregnancy causes many changes to your body, including in your appetite. This is because the growing baby inside you has caloric needs of her own. A growling stomach is uncomfortable and embarrassing, particularly if you are not used to appetite fluctuations.
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The trapezius muscle is a large muscle located at the base of the neck, running down to the shoulder blades. A variety of conditions and actions can cause this muscle to spasm, some that require the attention of a doctor. Therefore, it is important to understand the causes and treatments of trapezius muscle spasms.
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