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Cradle Cap

Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap, is very common in infants and children. It appears as scaly, itchy, white, yellow or red patches. It most often appears on the scalp but can also be found on the face, ears, or in body folds such as under the arms and behind the knees.

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Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain

The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is one of the 4 major ligaments of the knee. An injury to the LCL alone is not common and often occurs with knee injuries.

Sports Medicine: Sever's Disease

Sever’s disease is a painful condition of the heel that occurs in growing children.

Ear Infections (Otitis Media)

Ear infections, also known as otitis media, occur when the middle ear is infected or inflamed. There are two main types of otitis media: acute otitis media with effusion (fluid in the middle ear space) and chronic otitis media with effusion.

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Mehta Cast for Early Onset Scoliosis

Scoliosis is an abnormality of the spine. The goal for treatment of young children with scoliosis is to try to prevent the progression of the condition. Children less than 2 years old, and sometimes a bit older, may be placed into a mehta cast.

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Asthma and Reactive Airway Disease (RAD) (Wheezing)

This Helping Hand™ covers asthma, which is a disease of the lungs in which the airways are sensitive to things in the air. During a flare-up the airways swell and fill with mucus. The muscles around the airways also tighten and squeeze. This can cause noisy breathing or wheezing.

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Meniscus Tears

Meniscus tears are common injuries. The meniscus is the rubbery cartilage disc between the tibia and femur. It acts as a shock absorber in the joint. The meniscus helps provide stability in the knee.

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Liver Biopsy

What to expect and how to prepare if your child is having a liver biopsy. 

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Asthma Triggers

Many things can start an asthma flare-up. They are called triggers. Know your asthma triggers and avoid them.