Dandruff is common both in adults and children, but as per the experts and researchers, the chances of occurrence of dandruff increase many fold at the age of puberty. This problem thrives during the time when the person is in adulthood and shows sign of declining as one grows older. The cells of the skin…
Constipation at best can be called a problem. In majority of the cases it will be incorrect to call it a disease. However, in rare cases, constipation could be due to some disease. This is quite common problem faced by kids and is without any serious consequences. Constipation is a condition in which the bowel…
Common cold is a viral infection which affects the upper respiratory system of the human body. Two known viruses which are the cause of common cold are rhino and corona viruses. The symptoms of this disease are cough, sore throat, running nose and fever. It takes 5 to 7 days for a child to be…
Canker sores are basically ulcers that occur inside the mouth and can be found both in the case of children and adults. These are not contagious and a day or two before they appear the patients feel burning or tingling sensation in that area of the mouth where this sore is developing. In rare cases…
Teething is a major developmental step in the life of a growing baby. It starts earliest in 3 months of age and before 12 months. The time varies in different babies. But the fact is that the formation starts in womb. For some babies teething is so easy that one day suddenly you see a…
Parents always try to be cautious and protect their child from getting sick but that is not always possible in spite of their best efforts. They have to resort to medicines to cure their little ones. Sore throat is one malady that strikes many children. The throat becomes red and swollen, is painful and eating…
Babies are known for a flawless, soft, supple and a velvety skin. They are born to be held in the arms and play with their cheeks which glow once they begin having mother’s milk. Many a time it is noticed that once they are born, their skin is without flaw but within the first four…
Growing up troubles of babies often include blocked or stuffy nose with cough, which could be quite irritating for the little one. Generally, stuffy nose or common cold is caused by some virus infection in upper respiratory system with symptoms like running nose, sore throat, cough etc. Such infections affect the child from the outside…
‘When do babies start teething’ is a very common question among new parents. Teething is a natural process that results in the sequential growth of the infant’s teeth. Teething can start at an early age of 3-months or may even take at least 1-year to start. The baby or milk or deciduous teeth, as they…