About this episode

Pediatrician Dr. Scarlet Constant explains the differences between allergies and intolerances, focusing on what parents need to know about kids' skin care.

Send us Fan Mail Peanut allergies, lactose intolerance… they sound similar, but they’re not the same. So how can you tell the difference, and when is an EpiPen actually necessary? Pediatrician Dr. Scarlet Constant breaks it all down in a way every parent can understand. (Season 5, Episode 99)

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Scarlet Constant

Topics covered

• allergies
• intolerances
• children's health
• skin care
• parenting
• pediatrics

Keywords

• allergies
• intolerances
• EpiPen
• children's health
• skin care
• Peanut allergies
• lactose intolerance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Health Channel

Products: EpiPen

Places: Peanut, lactose

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