Laura Marusinec, MD
Board Certified Pediatrician
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How to
Lose Your Virginity Without Pain (Girls)
Losing your virginity can seem scary, and the range of myths surrounding it doesn't help. While some women may experience pain during their first experience with penetrative sex, you do not have to have a bad time. Talki...
Signs and Symptoms That Your First Period Is Coming Soon
Wondering when you can expect your first period? It's normal to be nervous about it, but don't worry—you've got this! Most people get their first period sometime between the ages of 12 and 14. We're here to help you le...
How to
Remove Tonsil Stones (Tonsilloliths)
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are small, off-white deposits that you can see in the craters of your tonsils. They are usually caused when bits of food get lodged in these craters; bacteria start feeding on ...
How to
Get Rid of Fordyce Spots
Fordyce spots (or granules) are small, raised, pale red or white bumps that may appear on the labia, scrotum, shaft of the penis, or on the border of your lips. Essentially, they are visible sebaceous glands, which norma...
How to Identify Scabies: Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis, & More
An in-depth guide on the scabies rash and what it looks like on the bodyCan’t stop itching? Irritation, redness, and a rash are all symptoms of scabies, a common skin condition that affects people around the globe. Dif...
How To Tell if Your Finger is Broken (and What to Do About It)
Medically backed ways to tell if your finger injury is worth an ER visit Wham! One misplaced hand and a slammed car door later, you might be wondering if you’ve got a fistful of fractured fingers. Before you rush to th...
How to Treat a Cut or Busted Lip Fast
Home remedies for scrapes, cuts, and wounds on your lipWhether it’s because of an injury, an accident, or anything in between, a cut lip can be a painful ordeal. Fortunately, this is easy to treat and heal at home. Whe...
How to Clear Your Sinuses at Home
A quick guide to fast relief for blocked sinuses Your sinuses are an extensive network of passageways near your nose. Clear sinuses make for easy breathing, but sinuses blocked by mucus can make for quite a bit of discom...
How to
Change Teen Diapers
Diapers are a part of everyday life for many people with disabilities or other physiological issues. It is important to be prepared and efficient when changing a teen's diaper as they may be easily embarrassed by the pro...
How to
Make Yourself Feel Better (When You're Sick)
When you're sick, you just don’t feel like yourself most of the time. For common, acute (short-term) illnesses like the cold and the flu, there some things you can do to make yourself feel better. While you’ll still ...
Unjam & Treat a Jammed Finger for Quick Relief
Ouch! Jammed your finger? While it certainly is painful, the good news is that most jammed fingers can be treated at home. A jammed finger is actually a joint or knuckle sprain, which usually heals within a few weeks. In...
How to
Identify Symptoms of Jaundice
Jaundice is a condition in which the bilirubin circulating in your blood is increased, often causing your skin and the whites of your eyes to appear yellow. Bilirubin is a normally occurring, yellowish pigment created wh...
How to Help Your Body Grow Taller Sooner
The best diet & exercise tips to quickly boost your height in childhoodDo you feel smaller than your classmates? There’s nothing wrong with being on the shorter side, but if you're 10 to 13 years old and haven't had a ...
How to
Treat Ringworm
Ringworm, which is also called tinea, is a very contagious type of fungal infection that doesn’t involve actual worms. The classic ringworm presentation is a skin lesion with a red, scaly border and clear center, which...
How to
Cure a Fever at Home
A fever is your body's natural response to fight off viruses and bacteria by weakening the germs and limiting their ability to reproduce. It also helps burn away toxins and stimulates the immune system. Since a fever is ...
How to
Tell when You Are Contagious
Being contagious means that you are capable of transmitting an illness to another person. Once you feel sick, knowing if you are contagious may prevent you from contaminating other people. Upper respiratory illnesses, li...
How to
Tell if You Have Strep Throat
Strep throat is a contagious bacterial infection that develops in the throat. It is estimated that about 30 million cases are diagnosed annually. While children and individuals with compromised immune symptoms are more l...
How to
Heal a Broken Toe
The toes are comprised of small bones (called phalanges), which are susceptible to breaking when exposed to blunt trauma. Most broken toes are called "stress" or "hairline" fractures, which means a small surface crack th...
How to
Treat Frostbite
Frostbite occurs when the flesh freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Frostbite is most common in fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks and chin; in severe cases, it can lead to amputation of affected areas...
How to
Hear the Fetal Heartbeat
Hearing your baby’s heartbeat for the first time is a miraculous and exciting moment. Listening to the heartbeat can give doctors important information about your baby's health. As a mom or dad to be, hearing the heart...
