Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Meltdowns?Early Warning Signs of a MeltdownTips for Staying CalmHow to Calm a ChildWhat to Do After a MeltdownCoping StrategiesFAQ Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Meltdowns? Early Warning Signs of a Meltdown Tips for Staying Calm How to Calm a Child What to Do After a Meltdown Coping Strategies FAQ Autistic children often face behavior challenges. Even autistic children with lower support needs can have an “autistic meltdown” in situations that would be only mildly challenging to aneurotypicalpeer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow to HelpDuring a Panic AttackWhat Does Not HelpProfessional Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How to Help During a Panic Attack What Does Not Help Professional Help When your loved one is experiencing anxiety, you might be struggling with how to help them. Dealing with anxiety is very personal, and so is helping a loved one who is anxious. In general, it’s best to validate the person’s emotions rather than trying to argue with them or tell them that they are overreacting....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe SettingBenefitsMaking a DecisionHelpful ResourcesChallenges and OpportunitiesTips for StartingA Word From Verywell Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Setting Benefits Making a Decision Helpful Resources Challenges and Opportunities Tips for Starting A Word From Verywell There’s a well-known saying that goes: “if you’ve met one autistic child, you’ve met one autistic child.” In other words, every autistic child is unique, and their set of autistic traits, support needs, and strengths are different....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of Lupus RashChronic Cutaneous LupusOther Symptoms of LupusLupus Rash TreatmentWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Lupus Rash Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Other Symptoms of Lupus Lupus Rash Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Lupusis a group ofautoimmune diseasesthat can affect multiple systems in the body, including theskin. Several rashes are linked to lupus, including some that itch and may appear on the legs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses of Melasma MustacheWhat It Looks LikeTreatmentOther SymptomsDiagnosisFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes of Melasma Mustache What It Looks Like Treatment Other Symptoms Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Melasmais a common skin condition that causes light- to dark-brown patches and/or freckle-like spots on the skin, especially the face. In people withdarker skin tones, melasma may appear blue-gray.When it develops on the skin above the upper lip, it is known as a “melasma mustache....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEarly SignsAppearanceLocationDurationDiagnosisTreatmentLater StagesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Early Signs Appearance Location Duration Diagnosis Treatment Later Stages Frequently Asked Questions Syphilis is typically transmitted via direct contact with a sore called a chancre. Chancres are usually located in the vagina, anus, genitals, rectum, lips, or mouth. Without treatment, syphilis can progress through different stages, causing significant health problems. Untreated, you can remain contagious and infect other people....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsToenail Fungus CausesSymptomsTreatmentComplicationsPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Toenail Fungus Causes Symptoms Treatment Complications Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Toenail fungus causes discoloration, nail thickening, and nail cracking and breaking.It occurs when an overgrowth of fungus gets into your nail and causes an infection. This article explains toenail fungus causes, symptoms, treatment, potential complications, and prevention steps. Foot with toenail fungus....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsRisk FactorsDiagnosisTreatmentWhat to AvoidAlternativesWhen to Seek CareFAQs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Risk Factors Diagnosis Treatment What to Avoid Alternatives When to Seek Care FAQs Allergiesresult from theimmune systemmistaking a specific substance, known as anallergen, as dangerous and begins to attack it. For people with a chicken allergy, this process occurs when they consume or come into contact with chicken....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceLocationCausesTriggersComplicationsSimilar RashesDiagnosisTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Location Causes Triggers Complications Similar Rashes Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Oral herpesdue to HSV-1 typically causes outbreaks lasting a week to 10 days.Genital herpes due to HSV-2 can cause outbreaks lasting two to three weeks.HSV-1 can also sometimes cause genital herpes due tooral sex. Yulia Naumenko / Getty Images What a Herpes Rash Looks and Feels Like A herpes outbreak usually starts with the outbreak of small, red bumps that quickly form into fluid-filled blisters....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPill AttributesTools to Help Identify PillsWhat to Do With Unused Pills Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pill Attributes Tools to Help Identify Pills What to Do With Unused Pills Sometimes you may need to know how to identify a pill. For example, you might find one on the floor and need to figure out what it is. Or maybe you just picked up your new prescription from the pharmacy and want to confirm it’s the right drug....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow It Feels & LooksTick AppearanceDetecting a BiteTreatmentAt-Home RemovalWhen to Seek CarePrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How It Feels & Looks Tick Appearance Detecting a Bite Treatment At-Home Removal When to Seek Care Prevention A tick bite occurs when a tick pierces the skin and attaches itself to a warm-blooded host. Once attached, a tick may feed on its host’s blood for several days....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOlive AllergySymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentOlive Oil SubstitutesFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Olive Allergy Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Olive Oil Substitutes Frequently Asked Questions Olive oil or olive allergy is very rare. In fact, you’re more likely to experience thebenefits of olive oil. Olive oil is made from crushing olives—small fruit that grows on olive trees. The oil from the olives is then extracted through a manufacturing process....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Nonverbal learning disorder (NVLD) refers to the lack of certain skills that interfere with a child’s ability to learn. People with NVLD have strong verbal and reading skills but lack others (like math, organizational, comprehension, and social skills) that are essential to learning. NVLD is not an official diagnosis but one that characterizes specific shortcomings (deficits) that fall outside of the definition of learning disabilities likedyslexia, mental disorders likeattention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or developmental disorders likeautism....