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Cold Sores

The herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) causes cold sores, which look like oozing blisters around the mouth. HSV-1 is not the same strain that causes genital

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Impetigo

Impetigo is an infection of the skin that is caused by strep or staph bacteria. This contagious infection can occur anywhere on the body, though

blepharitis - swollen eyelid
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Red Swollen Eyelids

Swollen eyelids are common and are due to several causes.  Most are benign conditions and easy to treat at home.  However, some causes of swollen

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Neonatal Acne

0 – 6 weeks Neonatal acne or baby acne is simply acne that presents at birth, or that arises in the first six weeks of

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Home with your Newborn

Now that your newborn is home, life may seem overwhelming. However, caring for your baby will get easier with time and experience. During the first

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Infant Sleep

Babies need a lot of sleep.  Infant sleep occurs during most hours of the day in short segments. As they age, babies and toddlers sleep

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Home Births vs. Hospital Births

Throughout the 1900s, hospital births became the norm in the United States. Women have rallied for access to hospitals and birth centers in the not-so-distant

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Coronavirus

Update: Numbers of positive cases have increased in the United States.  Please click over to the CDC website for more information. Keep away from crowds,

Arms with eczema infection
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Eczema

What is eczema?  Eczema, or atopic dermatitis (AD), is a noncontagious skin condition that causes itchy, red, and dry skin.  Children with atopic dermatitis go through

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