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OCD Treatment for Children
The behaviors associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder can seem strange to people who don’t have it. You might wonder, for example, why your child washes her hands repeatedly, even when they are clean, why your child must count to 10 every time she enters a certain room or why she checks to make sure she closed her door over and over again. People with OCD have an anxiety disorder that manifests itself in thoughts they can’t get rid of. These thoughts lead the OCD sufferer to have strong urges to engage in rituals to banish or ward off the thoughts. The problem with these thoughts and rituals is that they interfere with daily life. Children as young as 5 can have OCD, but the good news is that advances in treatment are being made all the time.
Joining Hands and Hearts on World Cancer Day
While I was getting ready this morning in front of the mirror, I became extremely aware of the scar that now extends across my neck.
Cold Sore Treatment for a Child
Even though they’re called cold sores or fever blisters, these fluid-filled swellings have nothing to do with a cold or a fever. A cold sore is a contagious herpes virus that your child probably contracted from sharing a cup, toy or utensil with someone who has it. A kid can also get a cold sore if someone with the active virus — visible sore or not — kisses him. Most kids get a cold sore at some point during their childhood; the virus may flare up again or lie dormant forever.
Remedies for Sweaty Hands
If your hands drip with sweat on a regular basis and you’re embarrassed to offer them in greeting, you may be suffering from hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating. Although this type of sweating is sometimes triggered by emotional stress or stimuli, according to the Mayo Clinic, the condition appears to be genetic, as it is often found in families. Before you call your parents to curse them for your overeager sweat glands, there are some remedies you can try to alleviate the problem.
Allergic Rash Treatment
If you have itchy or swollen skin with red, bumpy or scaly patches, you might have an allergic rash. People can get different types of allergic rashes; some might go away on their own, while others need treatment. No matter how much you want to, don’t scratch an allergic rash. If you do, you can develop a scar or an infection. An allergist is the best doctor to diagnose and treat allergic skin conditions.