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Hayfever
This is an allergic reaction caused by the body releasing histamine into the bloodstream when triggered by certain pollen or mould spores. As with other allergies, it tends to run in families. So, if close relatives have hayfever, your child is more likely to suffer with it. It is also closely linked to asthma. The…
Posted in A-Z of Childhood illnesses, Baby Health
Tagged a-z illness - h, antihistamine, Baby, Eye, Hayfever, itchy, signs and symptoms, sneezes, Toddler, wheezing
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Question: Itchy stretch marks
Q: “I am 39 weeks pregnant and have lots of stretch marks on my stomach. These have become very itchy. What treatment would you recommend to relieve the itching?” A: I’m sorry to hear about the discomfort you are in. Stretch marks are often very itchy – especially when the skin is well stretched towards the…
Posted in Pregnancy, Pregnancy Health, Question & Answer
Tagged Cream, itchy, Skin, Stretch marks
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Scabies
Scabies is an infestation with the mite Sarcoptes Scabiei. It may be possible to see tiny tracks leading away from the intensely itchy spot. These are burrows. Sometimes a solitary tiny blister is seen at the end of a track. Scabies often starts on the hands, and spread up the arms. It is caught by direct contact…
Posted in Baby Health, Expert Advice
Tagged boils, Calamine, hydrocortisone, itchy, Rash, red sores, Sarcoptes Scabiei, scabies, spots
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Common Child Foot Problems
Every parent wants their child to grow up with healthy feet. Here are the most common developmental and health problems that can affect your child’s feet and what to do about them… Toddlers tend to walk flat-footed with a waddling gait until around three years old when they start using the heel-toe step. ‘At around two when…
