Patient Education

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.

A nervous habit of twisting or pulling out the hair. The medical name for this is trichotillomania.

Granuloma Annulare (GA) is a bumpy skin condition in the shape of a circle

Frostbite is a cold injury to the skin. The ears, nose, fingers, and toes are most often affected

A bacterial infection of the space between the foreskin and head of the penis. The medical name is posthitis

New onset of passing urine often while awake. This is called urinary frequency

Questions about caring for the normal uncircumcised penis in a baby boy. Includes questions about foreskin retraction. Smegma questions are covered.

Rapid onset of vomiting and diarrhea after eating a bad food.

Stung by a fire ant. Fire ant stings are more common in the Southern U.S.

Allergic reaction to a food.

Mild chronic infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail. The medical name is chronic paronychia

Mild bacterial infection of the skin fold next to the fingernail

Fifth disease is a viral rash that starts with red cheeks. Then it spreads to the shoulders and upper thighs.

Injuries to fingers

Questions about how to take the temperature and when is it a fever.