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 My husband put some lotion from Bath & Body Works on my 12 month old son. Now he is covered in a rash from head to toe, especially on his face. He told me he barely put any on him. Could the rash really have come from the lotion? What do I need to do?
Answer Hi Casey,
Sorry to hear of your son's rash! The lotion is a likely cause. Young children are especially sensitive to perfumed lotions. I would give him some Benadryl (you can check out Dr. Sears pediatric dosing site for an appropriate dose--it is all weight based :http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T088800.asp) and, of course no more lotion. The Benadryl should clear it up within a day or so. If not, or if he has any difficulty breathing, then call his doctor.
Good luck!
Best,
Dr. Tara Kompare, Pharm.D.
www.themedicinemom.com
