AboutDr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D. Expertise I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and I am available to answer a variety of questions related to children's health and medicine ranging from the treatment of colic and cradle cap to allergies and acne. I am also the creator of the website "The Medicine Mom" at www.themedicinemom.com. Parents can e-mail me questions, read my monthly articles, and enjoy a laugh at "The Funny Farm."
Experience I am a Doctor of Pharmacy and mother of two wonderful girls. I work in a busy outpatient pharmacy clinic where I have the unique opportunity to counsel every patient that comes to my window.
Publications:
1)Drug Topics, Feb. 2006: "Why a Kiddie Corner Makes Sense"
2)Pharmacy Times,Date TBA, "How to Help Parents Cope with Colic
Education:
Bachelor of Science, Old Dominion University 1997
Doctor of Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University 2002
Question I don't quite know what kind of rash my newborn baby girl has, its only on her face it looks kind of like baby acne but I'm not sure, i have kept her cooled down and kept her lightly dressed and she doesn't wear hats, i have no idea how to get rid of her head rash, would you possibly have an answer?
Answer Hi Janelle,
It sounds like your infant has what most newborns get: Infant acne. This is very common and usually begins when babies are 3 to 4 weeks old and should go sway on its own by the time your baby is 3 or 4 months. The good news is no treatment is necessary. The bad news is it's not a great time to schedule pictures!
Rest assured, it will go away. Both my girls had it and by the time they were 3 months, it was completely gone!
I wish you and your baby all the best. Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Tara, Pharm.D.
www.themedicinemom.com
Author of THE COLIC CHRONICLES: A MOTHER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO CALMING YOUR BABY WHILE KEEPING YOUR COOL.
