Molluscum Nightmare This Halloween?

As we approach Halloween on October 31, we are reminded of the plague that molluscum causes in our younger population. Molluscum is caused by the molluscum contagious virus, a member of the pox virus family. Yes, it is a cousin to small pox, but much less harmful. Like other pox viruses it can leave a … Read Full Article

Infantile Hemangiomas

We get a lot of questions about infantile hemangiomas. Here is a concise article written by Dr. Browning and published this month in the Bexar County Medical Society magazine: Background Infantile hemangiomas are common vascular tumors seen in young infants. Risk factors include female gender, prematurity, twin birth, and problems associated with pregnancy or delivery. … Read Full Article