• 30 NOV, 2023
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    Newborn Rashes: Pa(i)ge the Pediatrician!

    Newborn Rashes: Pa(i)ge the Pediatrician!

    By: Dr. Paige Kennedy-Winston   First and foremost, if you’ve landed on this blog post it may be because you are bringing home a new bundle of joy (or multiple bundles!). If so, congratulations from everyone at the Potomac Pediatrics family! We can’t wait to meet them. Imagine this: you unpack your car from the

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    • 01 JUL, 2023
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    Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease – Info You Should Know

    Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease – Info You Should Know

    I hear a lot of misplaced fear and anxiety about HFMD so lets talk facts so you know what to expect if (read: when) your child gets HFMD.

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    • 18 AUG, 2022
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    Monkeypox: what you need to know

    Monkeypox: what you need to know

    By: Dr. Joseph Mechak   Monkeypox has been a hot topic in the news over the past month. On July 23rd the WHO declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.  The United States followed shortly thereafter declaring it a Public Health Emergency.  Some excellent general resources about Mokeypox can be found below and

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    • 30 JUL, 2021
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    Eczema Basics

    Eczema Basics

    By:  Joseph Mechak, MD   Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is a common pediatric condition and one that we treat often in our office.  Below is some basic information about eczema and it’s treatment.  If you are concerned that your child is suffering from eczema make an appointment today!    What is Eczema –

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