Eczema
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:23:24+00:00What is Eczema? Eczema is an inherited type of sensitive, dry skin. Eczema often starts on the cheeks at 2 to 6 months of age. The rash is most commonly [...]
HPV and Men – Fact Sheet
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:24:35+00:00An article by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nearly all sexually active people will get human papillomavirus (HPV) at some time in their life. Although most HPV infections go away [...]
Temper Tantrums
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:28:26+00:00Tips for Assessing and Managing Temper Tantrums By Sandra K Thomas, M.D. Tantrums in toddlers are normal. They are a part of your child’s development. The most important thing to [...]
Increase Your Families Physical Activity
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:29:23+00:00Listed below are a few ideas for increasing you and your families physical activity from day-to-day. You don't have to enter a marathon or join a sporting team in order to [...]
Speech Problems
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:29:42+00:00Some children may repeat sounds when they are learning to talk between 18 months and 5 years, and this can be normal. Sometimes this is called DYSFLUENCY. This happens because the [...]
Early Infant Feedings and Obesity Risk
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:30:44+00:00In the past 10 years, researchers have learned a great deal about ways in which infant feeding practices impact health in childhood and beyond. One of the important findings is [...]
How To Help Your Child’s Cold
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:31:29+00:00Upper Respiratory Infection (URI) Tips Saline drops (Ayr, Na-Sal, Ocean Spray, etc) are helpful to break up mucus. Squirt it up each nostril and rock head gently to break up [...]
ADHD and You
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:31:53+00:00By Focalin XR You probably have a lot of questions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) –whether you have just been diagnosed yourself, you are the parent of a child [...]
Pink Eye
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:33:26+00:00PINK EYE: USUALLY MILD AND EASY TO TREAT Pink, itchy eyes? Pink eye −or conjunctivitis− is common and often spreads easily. It sometimes needs medical treatment, depending on the cause. [...]
Treatment of Head Lice
Dr. Thomas2020-08-02T09:33:05+00:00If you suspect your child has head lice, Children’s Health Center recommends you call the clinic on (830)693-3988, or request for an appointment online. If your child has lice, Bactrim or [...]