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Pediatrics
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45 Answers
12 Agrees
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Alvey answered
26 years experience Pediatrics
Tough to say: Ectodermal dysplasias are a class of diseases, not a specific disease. Find out what type your first baby had, and your specialists will be able to g ... Read More
A 6-year-old female asked:
Dr. Justin Alvey answered
26 years experience Pediatrics
Likely a viral infec: There are a number of viral infections going around that will cause these symptoms. For the fever, it is ok to give ibuprofen (10mg for every 22lbs w ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Justin Alvey answered
26 years experience Pediatrics
It depends: It really depends on the type and location of the cyst. If it is in the skin, a dermatologist will likely be able to help. Some cysts are deeper dow ... Read More
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Temperature got higher to 40. Saw the Doc and got antibiotics. Hopeful
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Thank you so much. Was very worried, now all that is gone. Thank you thank you thank you!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you very much!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Washington University School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 1995MD
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