Conditions We Treat

First Aid for the Eyes

A helpful guide to treating different types of eye injuries.

First Trimester Screening

First trimester screening combines an ultrasound and blood tests. It's done during weeks 11 to 14 of pregnancy. It can help find out the risk of the baby having certain birth defects. 

First-Degree Burn in Children

A burn is damage to tissues of the body caused by contact with things such as heat, radiation, or chemicals. A first-degree burn affects only the outer layer of skin (epidermis).

Flat or Inverted Nipples

Detailed information on breastfeeding and flat or inverted nipples.

Flea, Mite, or Chigger Bites in Children

Fleas, mites, and chiggers are different kinds of small insects. They are also parasites. This means they feed off the blood, skin, or both of animals and humans. These insects are more common in the warm weather. They bite skin and cause symptoms, such as bumps, redness, pain, or itching.

Flossing and Children

Flossing should be started when your child is about 2 to 3 years old, under the direction of your child's dentist. Read on for helpful tips, including step-by-step flossing directions.

Fluoride and Children

Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, strengthens tooth enamel, and reduces the harmful effects of plaque.

Folliculitis

Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a common inflammation of the hair follicles, which are the openings in the skin where the hair grows. The rash appears as small red bumps or pus bumps that can itch or be mildly painful.

Folliculitis, Furuncles, and Carbuncles in Children

Bacteria on the skin can cause an infection of one or more hair follicles. A hair follicle is the base or root of a hair.

Food Allergies in Children

A food allergy is when your child’s body has a bad immune reaction to a certain food. Learn more about food allergies.

Food Allergy

A food allergy is when the immune system mistakenly responds to a food protein, resulting in inflammation or damage to the intestinal tract. Allergies can present with an immediate or a delayed reaction.