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From Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, president of the Skin Cancer Foundation, “There is absolutely no evidence that sunscreen causes skin cancer. This claim is false, it has no scientific basis and worse yet, it endangers public health. What we do know with 100% certainty is that the main cause of most skin cancers is unprotected exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Sun exposure causes DNA damage in skin cells. That damage can cause mutations that lead

Regular checkups are an important way to keep track of your child's health and physical, emotional, and social development. These visits are important for ALL children, including children and youth with special health care needs who may also be under the care of specialists. Your conversations can range from sharing your successes and milestones to overall concerns about child development, to challenges in daily routines.

Although insect bites can be irritating, they usually begin to disappear by the next day and do not require a doctor's treatment. To relieve the itchiness that accompanies bites by mosquitoes, flies, fleas, and bedbugs, apply a cool compress and calamine lotion or a low-potency topical steroid on the affected areas. Use oral antihistamines to control itch.

Summer is nearly here; that means summer camps. Kids First offers physicals for summer camps. Johns Hopkins Medicine offers some great tips and reminders for parents and caregivers to help kids “camp-ready.” The article is “4 Tips for Preparing Your Child for Summer Camp."