Mild chronic infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail. The medical name is chronic paronychia
Article Categories: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Fingernail Infection – Bacterial
Mild bacterial infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail
Fifth Disease
Fifth disease is a viral rash that starts with red cheeks. Then it spreads to the shoulders and upper thighs.
Finger Injury
Injuries to fingers
Fever – How to Take the Temperature
Questions about how to take the temperature and when is it a fever.
Fever – Facts Versus Myths
Fever is a body temperature of 100.4 F (38 C) or higher. Fever is a symptom, not a disease.
Fever (Age 0-5)
Your child has a fever if: Rectal, Ear or Forehead temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher. Oral or Mouth temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher.
Fever (Age 6-21)
Your child has a fever if: Ear or Forehead temperature: 100.4° F (38.0° C) or higher. Oral or Mouth temperature: 100° F (37.8° C) or higher.
Fainting – Prevention
Fainting is a sudden loss of consciousness and falling down. A return to being awake and alert happens within a minute or so. Also called passing out or blacking out. The medical name for fainting is syncope. This handout can help you prevent the most common types of fainting.
Eye Pink – Symptom
Red or pink color of the white of the eye.