Tag Archives: dermatology

Skin Irritation and Rashes from Moist Wipes

Posted on November 13, 2013 by L. M. Asta

Do you use commercial wipes for your child’s face and hands? Do you use moist toilet paper or have special wipes on hand in the bathroom? New solutions sometimes bring new problems. The ingredients in some wet wipes and moist … Continue reading →

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Cure for Eczema?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by L. M. Asta

The simple truth, sadly, is no. There is currently no cure for eczema. Here’s why. Researchers have found that dry, irritated skin can be traced to a defective gene. The filaggrin gene codes for a protein that’s responsible for organizing … Continue reading →

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Red Patch of Rash

Posted on April 30, 2012 by L. M. Asta

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and because it’s outside bumping up against the environment all kinds of rashes can develop*. The causes of rash are many: infectious, allergic, and inflammatory to name a few. Sometimes they’re … Continue reading →

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Phenology

Posted on October 9, 2011 by L. M. Asta

Pediatrics is a seasonal specialty, and knowing what comes when helps patients, parents, and pediatricians prepare. Phenology is the study of periodic life events: when birds migrate, flowers bloom. Here in Northern California, we watch for the first rains to … Continue reading →

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