Introduction The ritual of daily oral hygiene and dental care begins with the breaking through of the first milk teeth. But often the youngest children lack motivation and understanding why brushing their teeth is so important. Parents are often at a loss as to how they can make brushing their children’s teeth tasty and which … Dental care for children
Toothbrush holder Toothbrush holders for children have long since ceased to be what they were twenty years ago – a simple mug or a glass. Nowadays there is a wealth of colors and shapes, there are motifs with the popular superheroes and princesses, which are supposed to give children a positive feeling when brushing their … Toothbrush holder | Dental care for children
Introduction The diaper rash – also called diaper dermatitis – is the name given to a characteristic skin rash of infants and toddlers in the diaper area. Approximately two thirds of all diapered children suffer from a diaper rash at least once in the course of their lives, although it can be more or less … Diaper rash
Symptoms As a rule, the diaper rash is more or less sharply limited to the diaper area, with the bottom and genital area of the child most affected. In more pronounced cases, the rash may also spread to adjacent areas of the body (lower back/belly, groin, thighs). Symptoms accompanying the rash may include itching, weeping … Symptoms | Diaper rash
Duration of a diaper rash Usually a diaper rash lasts only 3 to 4 days, provided the parents treat it correctly. However, if the skin inflammation is not treated adequately or not treated at all, a fungus may settle on the inflamed area and cause a fungal infection. This is in any case in need … Duration of a diaper rash | Diaper rash
Synonyms: HyperopiaIf the eye is smaller than normal (axial hyperopia) or the refractive media (lens, cornea) have a flatter curvature (refractive hyperopia), near vision is blurred. Vision is usually better in the distance. Far-sightedness is therefore in most cases congenital and caused by the abnormal construction of the eye. The growth of the eyeball has … Long-sightedness in children
Definition Chickenpox (varicella) is a highly infectious disease that usually occurs in childhood and is therefore a typical childhood disease. Chickenpox is caused by the chickenpox virus (varicella zoster virus). During the normal course of the disease, high fever and a characteristic itchy rash (exanthema) appear all over the body. Whoever has had the disease … Chickenpox in adults
Diagnosis As a rule, the diagnosis can be made by a doctor after talking to the patient and examining him or her on the basis of the typical symptoms. This applies to adults and children. In the case of atypical or very mild courses of disease, such as after vaccination (breakthrough varicella), the diagnosis can … Diagnosis | Chickenpox in adults
Treatment Normally, an infection with chickenpox does not require treatment. Since more pronounced courses are more likely to occur in adults than in children, an assessment should be made by a doctor. Therapy against the actual chickenpox virus is advisable in adults (over 16 years of age) with pronounced symptoms, as severe courses are more … Treatment | Chickenpox in adults
Duration of the disease After infection, the infection usually runs without symptoms for two weeks (incubation period).After this period, a general feeling of illness with slight fever, fatigue, headache and aching limbs often occurs. One to two days after these symptoms have appeared for the first time, the typical chickenpox rash appears. After one to … Duration of the disease | Chickenpox in adults
Introduction Behavioral problems are not a physical or mental illness as such, but they can put a massive strain on the child and its environment. Without professional help, the development and school performance of many children suffer from their symptoms, which can lead to problems later in adult and professional life. The treatment focuses on … Therapy and support for children and adolescents with behavioural problems
How can children and young people be integrated in school? Promotion and integration go hand in hand, so the principles are the same as described above, first and foremost the calm but firm handling and the setting and enforcement of simple, clear rules. In order to integrate a child successfully, he or she must be … How can children and young people be integrated in school? | Therapy and support for children and adolescents with behavioural problems
