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Skin Conditions

Eczema, hives, rashes, and other skin woes—demystified and managed with pharmacist-approved tips.

The Best Diaper Rash Creams

The Best Diaper Rash Creams

Check out our expert picks from KidsMedGuide for comfy baby buns! But first, are you struggling with diaper rash? Read our Diaper Rash Treatment guide for tips and tricks on preventing and treating diaper rash in babies! Preventing Diaper Rash The key to prevention is keeping your baby clean and

Are Topical Steroid Creams Safe for Kids?

Are Topical Steroid Creams Safe for Kids?

It's summertime, which means that kids are outside! With the sun and fun come bug bites to be had and poison ivy to contend with. You might be wandering the aisles of the drugstore, wondering how to stop the itch. Enter: steroid cream. Chances are you’ve used

Diaper Rash Treatments: What’s in That Tube?

Diaper Rash Treatments: What’s in That Tube?

Diaper rash happens to the best of buns. It’s one of the most common skin issues in babies. Even with perfect diaper hygiene, many children will experience it at some point during their early years. It’s generally not harmful, but it can be bothersome for little ones. No

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

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

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