WHAT CAUSES CRACKS IN THE CORNERS OF YOUR MOUTH?
If you or your child have ever experienced the painful, red, cracks or splits in the corners of...
Read More
Category: Skin
HOW DO I KNOW IF A CUT NEEDS STITCHES?
One of the most common questions I get is, “Does this need stitches?” Here are a few tips that...
Read More
THE BEST WAY TO TREAT SCARS
I had a beautiful kiddo come into my office this week after falling and splitting her forehead...
Read More
IS MY CHILD CONTAGIOUS?
We are in full sick mode at my office these days. Most of the visits are reserved for same day...
Read More
BELLY BUTTONS: WHAT’S NORMAL AND WHAT’S NOT
When you have a baby, you’re faced with the question of the umbilical cord. What’s normal?...
Read More
PARONYCHIA: FREAKY FINGERNAIL INFECTIONS CAUSED BY BITING YOUR NAILS
I showed my two eldest (who are fingernail biters/pickers, much to my dismay) this lovely picture...
Read More
KERATOSIS PILARIS: SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS THIS SKIN PROBLEM
Keratosis pilaris is something I see in clinic multiple times every day. Depending on the...
Read More
CHICKENPOX: DOES MY CHILD REALLY NEED THE SHOT?
In the day of vaccines, it’s easy to get lulled into the notion of “what’s the big deal?” if my...
Read More
ROSEOLA: THE COMMON FEVER THEN RASH ILLNESS
Roseola is practically a rite of passage in early childhood. It seems like one of those bugs that...
Read More
CAPILLARY HEMANGIOMAS: THE SCARY LOOKING RED SPOTS ON YOUR BABY
Thanks to my cute patient’s parents who let me snap a pic of their baby’s arm to show an example...
Read More
ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS: WHY DOES MY CHILD’S NECK LOOK DIRTY?
(Photo source: emedicine.medscape.com) Have you taken a look at the back of your child’s neck...
Read More
WHAT YOUR KIDS’ HANDS SAY ABOUT THEM
You may be surprised what your hands say about you to a doctor. I’m not talking about hand...
Read More
Dr. Monica Wonnacott
I'm a pediatrician and a mom. PediatricAnswers.com is my blog where parents can get the straight scoop on their child's health, largely based on my experience in the office and at home. I don't diagnose on the site, so please don't ask. These are just my opinions. Use this site as a resource. And trust your parent gut.