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Time outs
Time outs are a discipline technique to help a child learn that a behavior is unsafe or inappropriate. Time outs, if used, should be very brief -- about 1 minute - until the child is 2 years old.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
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I have been on Plaquenel for Sjogrens since 2013. This past weekend I didn't watch my time out in the sun. That evening I had a rash on my arms from the sun. Can I use colbetasol or triamcinolone acetonide cream on it?
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I'm taking azithromycin, methylprednisolone, levocetirizine, and acetylcysteine. Is it okay for me to eat a banana and drink milk, probiotics (lactobacillus), and vitamin c? Also, is it good for me to get some time out in the sun? Thank you?
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