Kiddos
Vitamin D for Kids
Vitamin D is all the rage now-a-days. I wrote an article Vitamin D -all about vitamin D in general and vitamin D in adults. But what about those kids?! Just like adults, the majority of kids have low levels of vitamin D. Kids are more likely to be inside and use sunblock, which blocks their ability [...]
Griseofulvin to Treat Ringworm in Kids
In an earlier article I wrote a brief summary about ringworm treatments, so you may want to read How to Treat Ringworm first. I wanted to do a write up about griseofulvin because it is the most used to treat ringworm in kids that need an oral treatment. Griseofulvin (Grifulvin) is the current prescription drug [...]
How to Treat Ringworm
Dermatophytes, more commonly known as “ringworm”, are the most common type of fungi that cause infection of the skin and nails. Most patients are happy to hear ringworm is due to a fungal infection and not an actual worm. Ringworm can occur anywhere on the body but typically involves the scalp, feet (athlete’s foot), and [...]
Xopenex versus Albuterol
Get ready to save some money… Xopenex nebulized solution is super duper popular with pediatricians. Xopenex (levalbuterol) is only available in brand. It came out on the market with hopes that it would work better and with less side effects than good ole generic albuterol nebulized solution. Unfortunately, Xopenex works only just as well as [...]
Keep Bugs Away!
What bug spray can I use on my baby? What is the best bug repellent? Are there any natural bug sprays? What about the bug spray/sun block combo products? The questions go on and on….It is summer and along with the heat and super long days come…bugs! Go ahead, watch the video and learn some [...]
Miralax for Constipation in Children
Resting among the myriad of OTC medications available to treat constipation in infants and children is the little known powder dubbed polyethylene glycol (Miralax). Prior to October 2006, polyethylene glycol was available by prescription only, but after much review, it landed on the FDA’s Rx-to-OTC Switch List and started appearing on drugstore shelves throughout the [...]
Diaper Rash Treatments
Diaper rash -not fun for the baby nor the parental units -so here is the 411 on diaper rash treatments… 1. Naked Time and Diaper Changes: One of the best ways to treat/avoid diaper rash -allow the baby some naked time. Clean the diaper area then let them air dry for a bit. Also be [...]
Vigamox for Pink Eye in Kids
Moxifloxacin belongs to a group of broad spectrum antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. Moxifloxacin is available as an oral tablet (Avelox) and an eye drop (Vigamox). Many parents may recognize the name Vigamox because it has become many pediatricians’ drug of choice for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis also know as pink eye. This new found popularity [...]
OTC Acne Treatments
If you want to know some background info about acne please see Acne Overview. Acne is a pain to have and to treat! To add to all the confusion there are hundreds of acne products out there. So -as always, flip those boxes around and look for the active ingredients. Step 1 -Avoidance of Contributing [...]
My HFA Inhaler is Broken!
Patients often bring in their inhalers and state, “This stupid inhaler is broken!” I take a look at it and the funny thing is, I have yet to find an actually broken HFA inhaler. I am sure there are some busted HFA inhalers out there but the real issue here -clogged HFA inhalers! Yes, those [...]
