Growing pains are harmless pains that occur in the leg muscles. They are common and occur in 10 to 20% of children. They often start between ages 4 and 6.
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Hair Loss – From Hair Twisting Habit
A nervous habit of twisting or pulling out the hair. The medical name for this is trichotillomania.
Granuloma Annulare
Granuloma Annulare (GA) is a bumpy skin condition in the shape of a circle
Frostbite
Frostbite is a cold injury to the skin. The ears, nose, fingers, and toes are most often affected
Foreskin Infection
A bacterial infection of the space between the foreskin and head of the penis. The medical name is posthitis
Frequency-Urgency Syndrome
New onset of passing urine often while awake. This is called urinary frequency
Foreskin Care Questions
Questions about caring for the normal uncircumcised penis in a baby boy. Includes questions about foreskin retraction. Smegma questions are covered.
Food Poisoning
Rapid onset of vomiting and diarrhea after eating a bad food.
Fire Ant Sting
Stung by a fire ant. Fire ant stings are more common in the Southern U.S.
Food Allergy
Allergic reaction to a food.