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Mosquito bites are a common problem in summer time. The usual reaction is a local skin inflammation that is red, raised and very itchy....

Because children usually get sick or hurt at the least opportune moments, it is helpful to be prepared. The items listed below should be...

What is it? The sting of a wasp is different from the typical honey bee sting in that the latter leaves the stinger attached...

My two-year-old son stepped into an ant pile with no shoes on. His feet are covered in bites that have all blistered or come...

What are they? Ingrown toenails are a common problem particularly among teenagers. They occur when the end or side of the nail begins to...

What are they? Nosebleeds are a common occurrence in childhood. They may occur from trauma to the nose, dry nasal passages on non-humid days,...

What are they? All children will undergo the childhood initiation of getting cuts and scrapes. These injuries may come in the form of a...

What is it? Fainting is the loss of consciousness most often caused by a temporary decrease in oxygen and blood flow to the brain....

What is it? Most insect bites allow for injection of venom or other digestive juices into the skin of the child. The swelling from...