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Parents often believe that their child's hives or GI upsets are caused by a sensitivity to a particular food. Confirming their suspicions relies on knowledge of common symptoms of food allergy and a diagnostic process that may or may not include skin prick or blood tests.

Acne remains an unavoidable part of growing up for many adolescents, who must cope with both the cosmetic and psychosocial effects of the disorder. Here's a look at the latest topical and systemic treatment options for mild to moderate acne.

Pediatricians can't always have immediate feedback for every patient, but decreases in serious illness later on life may be delayed gratification that can still be satisfying.

The office visit seems pretty routine: a 4-week-old whose mother is concerned about swelling in his left groin.

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Artificial fingernails are all the rage among adolescents, but those who wear them may be playing with fire?literally. Educating yourself and your patients about the health and safety risks of acrylic nails, including the previously undocumented danger reported here, could prevent potentially disfiguring complications.

Skin lesions are signposts to an array of systemic conditions. This review covers some of the most distinctive associations.

These guidelines will help you identify childhood syndromes that masquerade as pituitary, parathyroid, and thyroid disorders and one that mimics Marfan syndrome. Second of two parts.

Prompt screening for proteinuria can bring this uncommon condition to light in children who present with periorbital edema. Close consultation with a pediatric nephrologist offers the best hope for minimizing complications.

Learning disabilities that go undiagnosed and unaddressed in childhood can blight adult lives. Here's what you can do to help change the future for children with these disorders.

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Books pediatricians can recommend on problems encountered by children who wear glasses.

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Asthma management has come a long way in recent years, but many dilemmas remain: When is the right time to make the diagnosis and start anti-inflammatory therapy? What about growth suppression from steroids? Is an inhaler or nebulizer best for acute attacks?

Hyperandrogenism, most notably polycystic ovary syndrome, is a common cause of acne and menstrual difficulties in teenage girls, yet many pediatricians fail to recognize the condition. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can relieve a significant source of distress for patients, while helping to prevent serious complications later in life.

Pediatricians are advised to do what they can to keep parents informed about children's issues as election day approaches.

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The chief complaint, as stated by Grandmother, is increased "drinking and peeing."

A hospital in Michigan has developed a program to aid compliance with AAP guidelines on newborn discharge. Its plan could serve as a model for other institutions.