Doctors Notes:

Perioral Dermatitis Recently we have been seeing a lot of a rash called “perioral dermatitis” or POD. We describe this as a dry or bumpy rash (small, inflamed dots) or a red, inflamed, scaly rash that occurs around the mouth, nose and/or eyes. POD often looks similar in appearance to

This month on our blog we will be discussing COVID 19 and returning to school! We know that going to school in person is how our children learn best. In this blog, we will be discussing how to keep our children safe when they return to school. 1. Children 12

Recently, it has been hard to stay up to date with the latest recommendations regarding COVID 19 (SARS CoV 2). Today, I will summarize the most recent recommendations from the CDC as of July 2, 2020. Who should get tested for the virus (nasal swab)? This type of test is

Today on the blog we will be discussing one of the most challenging parts of having a newborn – colic. It can be very confusing to diagnose colic and often during the diagnostic process parents make many unnecessary changes thinking that these changes will help with their child’s fussiness. What is colic? Colic comes in all

Today on the blog we will be discussing eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. This is a very common skin condition, especially in areas with colder temperatures (MICHIGAN!). In the United States, it is estimated that about 11 percent of the population is affected. Most commonly, if eczema will occur in an individual, it