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 6 year old son has peeling skin on his hands, and I have also noticed a few small bumps like boils like a blister on his legs, and a couple under his arms. any comments would be helpful
Answer Dear Brandon,
Skin conditions should always be examined by either a doctor, or more preferably, a dermatologist. Peeling skin suggests that your son could have eczema but since he also has blisters as you described, I would go ahead and make an appt. with a dr.
In the meantime, you can try some over the counter Eucerin or Cerave cream for his hands. Both are excellent moisturizing creams.
