In this post, Dr Megs talks about the much sought after commodity of RESILIENCE and practical ways that we can help our children to build it.
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Acne
Welcome to Adolescent Health Month at Paeds & Feeds. Today we look at a common and dreaded condition of the skin that affects a huge number of teenagers all over the world – ACNE.
Cellulitis
Helloooooo again everyone! After a not-all that-relaxing (well... I DO have a 2 year old and a 5 year old and the plane trip home was enough to undo any relaxation that could have occurred prior to that point!) and not-nearly-long-enough week away I am back at the...
Tics
Motor and vocal tics, and tic disorders in children. What are they and how do we help kids with them? Read on to find out!
Febrile convulsions
So today we are going to discuss a phenomenon that we see in kids' emergency departments ALL THE TIME. Given that in the last 2-3 days the weather has gotten cold and we flu season is literally JUST around the corner, I thought this might be a good topic to cover for...
Headaches and Migraines in Children
Headaches and migraines in children. How to recognise them and what we do to treat them
Cold sores and Herpes Simplex Gingivostomatitis
An awful, painful infection for little people that can recur throughout life. Here are some practical tips on making life more bearable during a child’s first infection and with flares of HSV-1
Scabies
A quick post about these dreaded parasites that cause an intense and distressing itch by burrowing under the skin. What are they? How do you get rid of them? Read on to find out!!
Head lice (and nits)
The ever common and VERY contagious problem of head lice, is the bane of the life of any parent of school aged children. Come find out how to get rid of them!
School sores (impetigo)
Oh the scourge! Oh the affliction! Woe is the befallen and all else run for your lives!!
One of the most awful and common infections spread by children – SCHOOL SORES (otherwise known as impetigo). Here’s what to do about it.