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My daughter came home from school scratching her scalp and I noticed little tiny bugs all over her head that appear to be lice. How do I get rid of the lice?
When treating lice it is necessary to combine medicine
treatment with supplemental measures to remove the lice from your child and home. First, treat your child with an over-the- counter medicine like Rid or Nix. After treating your child, immediately wash all the bed linens, clothes and items that your child came in contact with using hot water. It is not likely that lice are living on your furniture, rugs or carpet but it is best to vacuum all the furniture and floors just to be proactive in treating the lice. If the over-the-counter medication doesn’t work after two treatments contact your child’s doctor.
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My teenager came home with what appears to be a wart on her pointer finger. Will it go away on its own or should I take her to a dermatologist?
Warts are caused by a virus and seldom bother anything. If
there is no change the wart will most likely go away in one to two years, but over-the-counter treatments are available. If the wart begins to change in size or color, or becomes painful, a doctor should examine the wart.
Is it uncommon for teenagers to get kidney stones? In the last year my son has had them twice. What are ways they can be prevented?
Kidney stones are common in teens. To prevent kidney
stones make sure your teen is drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day. Also, limit salt intake and limit the amount of soda he drinks. If your teenager continues to frequently have kidney stones discuss with your doctor about possibly being seen by a pediatric nephrologist or urologist.
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