There are two types of facial skin eruptions in newborns that are very similar in appearance that are often referred to as neonatal acne. First of which is neonatal cephalic pustulosis, which is a common skin condition that appears in 20% of infants. This results in acne-like lesions on the face, th...

Varicella Zoster Virus Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes varying illnesses depending on who it infects. It is spread through respiratory droplets and direct contact with vesicular fluid. Transmission can also be from mother to child in utero through the placenta. The virus incubates for 10-21 days...

Pinworms, also known as Enterobius vermicularis, are the most common cause of worm infections in the United States. They often infect school-aged children and are easily transmitted between people who live in the same household. The life cycle of pinworms begins with eggs being deposited around the ...

Eczema is a chronic skin condition that causes red, dry, itchy skin that flares up from time to time. The problem is within the skin because there is a decreased ability to maintain moisture and hydration to the skin. Usually there is a family history of eczema, allergies, and/or asthma. Although ec...

Constipation can include passage of hard stools and/or decreased frequency of stools. Various causes of constipation exist, including low fiber, low water intake, withholding due to toilet-training, and more. Formula-fed babies may go 1-2 days between stools. Breast-fed babies may go several days to...