Treating rashes properly depends on a few factors: How is the child's general condition? Does the child have other symptoms or signs of illness? How quickly did the rash appear? Is it localized or is ...

Last month, I described a 28-year-old patient with a history of injection drug use who presented with pain in his left forearm. His history showed that, within the past 2 years, he'd been seen for ...

Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years – maybe since ...

Fever, angioedema, joint involvement and gastrointestinal symptoms were among the factors that predicted ED and urgent care reutilization among children with amoxicillin-associated reactions, ...

Many conditions can cause rashes on an infant’s or child’s chest. These include fungal, bacterial, and viral infections, such as chickenpox, or allergic reactions, such as hives. Children’s rashes and ...