Kids Articles A-Z
Signs of head lice include itching, which can cause small, red bumps, and a tickling feeling in the hair. This eMedTV resource offers more signs of an infestation, including what a head louse looks like in its various life cycle stages.
Surgery for scoliosis can help balance the spine and keep it from curving more. This eMedTV page offers an overview of scoliosis surgery, including information on its risks and benefits, as well as several questions you may want to ask your doctor.
Up to 85 percent of people do not develop any symptoms of fever blisters during their initial infection. This eMedTV Web page lists possible symptoms that may occur during an outbreak, including symptoms of recurrent fever blisters.
As this eMedTV article explains, symptoms of scoliosis can range from shoulders that are at different heights to a waist that seems lopsided. This article offers an in-depth look at these and other possible symptoms of scoliosis.
Direct contact with an infested person is the most common way in which transmission of head lice occurs. This eMedTV segment explains other transmission methods and also describes the people who are most likely to become infested and who are not.
Various ointments, creams, and oral tablets are available for treating fever blisters. This eMedTV resource lists the different kinds of fever blister medications and describes remedies that are often used to help relieve pain and discomfort.
Treatment for scarlet fever typically involves antibiotics that can kill the bacteria. As this eMedTV article explains, it can also involve things like fluids, rest, and ibuprofen for relieving symptoms. This article covers scarlet fever treatment.
Vusion ointment is typically prescribed to treat diaper rashes complicated by yeast infections. This eMedTV resource describes the effects of Vusion, explains how it works, and describes how long and how often you need to apply the ointment.
Vusion ointment should be applied to the affected area after every diaper change for seven days. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides more Vusion dosage information, including a list of tips for how to apply the medication.
There are currently no known Vusion drug interactions. As this eMedTV segment explains, since Vusion is an ointment and very little of it is absorbed through the skin and into the body, interactions are not likely to occur with other medicines.
Vusion Ointment for Diaper Rash
Vusion ointment is used on babies for diaper rash. This eMedTV Web segment looks at Vusion, including information on dosing, side effects, warnings, and precautions.
Potential symptoms of a Vusion overdose include cough, nausea, and fever. This eMedTV resource discusses the possible dangers of an overdose of Vusion (miconazole/zinc oxide/white petrolatum) and describes treatment options that are available.
At this time, it appears that Vusion side effects are not likely to occur. As this eMedTV Web page explains, although some side effects were reported in babies who used Vusion, these "side effects" may actually be symptoms of the diaper rash itself.
Vusion is used for treating diaper rashes that are accompanied by a yeast infection. This page from the eMedTV Web site discusses Vusion uses in more detail and explains how the ointment works to treat diaper rashes complicated by yeast infections.
Vusion Warnings and Precautions
Vusion ointment is approved only for diaper rashes with a proven yeast infection. This eMedTV segment offers other information to be aware of before starting Vusion. Warnings and precautions on who should not use the medication are also listed.
What causes scarlet fever? As this eMedTV article explains, scarlet fever is caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. This part of the Web site talks about how the toxins produced by these bacteria can cause scarlet fever and other conditions.
What causes scoliosis? In most cases, the cause of scoliosis is unknown. However, this eMedTV article explains that there are several possible conditions that can cause scoliosis, including infections, birth defects, injuries, and tumors.
Docosanol treats cold sores by minimizing the infection. However, as this eMedTV article explains, docosanol is used for off-label reasons as well. This page describes these various uses in detail, explaining how the medication works.
What Is Imipramine Hydrochloride Used For?
What is imipramine hydrochloride used for? As this eMedTV segment explains, imipramine is used for treating bedwetting in children and depression in adults. Occasionally, it may also be used "off-label" to treat chronic pain, bulimia, and ADHD.
What is scoliosis? As this eMedTV article explains, scoliosis is a disorder in which there is a sideways curvature of the spine, or backbone. This selection from the archives discusses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of scoliosis.