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Skin Conditions

Eczema, hives, rashes, and other skin woes—demystified and managed with pharmacist-approved tips.
Chapped Lips: No More! Kid Safe Remedies

How to Treat and Prevent Chapped Lips in Children

Chapped lips happen to the best of us, but kids are especially prone to them due to their inability to remember chapstick, their propensity to lick irritated lips, and the constant stream of boogers and wetness running down their noses all winter.  Chapped lips are dry, cracked, and painful. They
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 06 Mar 2025
Girl scratching her arm with title: Eczema Routines That Work

Best Eczema Creams for Babies and Kids

What is Eczema? Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition that affects babies and children. It causes dry, itchy skin that typically looks like red patches. Eczema is associated with lots of discomfort and scratching.  According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), a likely underlying cause of
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 28 Jan 2025
A doctor combing lice out of a little girl's hair with the title: Stopping Lice in Their Tracks

Treating Head Lice in Kids

Question: You get an email from the school nurse saying there is an outbreak of head lice in your child's classroom. Should you:  A) Shave your child's head and slather them in mayonnaise B) Burn all of your possessions and live off the land  C) Move
Andrea Morrissey, PharmD, BCPPS 18 Jan 2025

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