Health Tip: Spot Symptoms of Ringworm

The University of Maryland Medical Center says these are common signs of ringworm: Patches of skin that are thick, scaly, red and itchy. These skin lesions may form blisters or ooze fluid. The reddened area is usually surrounded by a darker red ring, sometimes around a circle of normally-colored skin. Bald areas on the scalp or beard. Nails that crumble, thicken and may change color.

Head lice an issue as kids head back to local schools

No one wants to think about it, but head lice is a concern as children enter school in the fall and each year there is typically an increased number of cases in September, regional nurses say.

School days bring concerns about lice

It's back-to-school time, which means the return of waking up early, taking math quizzes and complaining about homework. Unfortunately, children bring home more than just empty lunch boxes and English assignments, which makes this a busy time for pediatricians.

Apologies for bugging you

Sitting at Gentry Junior School’s start-of -the-year orientation, I was delighted to hear from school nurse Gayle Boisture that the H1N1 virus—otherwise known as the swine flu—had been downgraded and was not the concern it was this time last year. But I must warn you all of the latest threat. On your behalf, I stay on the cutting edge of trends and have been monitoring something creepy for a ...

Lerner Medical Observes Psoriasis Awareness Month and Introduces a New Information Blog

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - August 27, 2010) - Lerner Medical Devices, Inc. (LMD) announces the launch of "Ask Nurse Linda," a consumer education blog focused on topics related to skin health and the treatment of skin diseases, such as psoriasis and vitiligo, in honor and commemoration of Psoriasis Awareness Month.