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… Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview … (varicella) is a contagious illness that causes an itchy rash and red spots or blisters (pox) all over the … an active role in managing a health condition. Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Cause The varicella-zoster virus, one …
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… Jock Itch On this page: What is jock itch? Jock itch (tinea cruris) is a form of ringworm. Ringworm is not a …
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… Swimmer's Itch On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction to the larvae …
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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small …
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… Itching Relief On this page: Overview Overview Try these tips to help relieve itching from a rash. Keep the itchy area cool and moist. Put cloths soaked in ice water on …
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… Hydrocortisone for Itching On this page: Overview Overview … It is commonly used to treat skin inflammation and itching. Precautions Carefully read and follow all label … day. Rub the cream in well. Side effects Burning Increased itching Increase in rash Skin infection If side effects …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the … the body and to the arms and legs. The spots become very itchy and begin to look like blisters, filled with clear …
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… Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, … last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The chickenpox vaccine protects against … Children with chickenpox can have on average 350 red, itchy blisters. Infection in newborns, teenagers, adults, …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: … skin, your skin may be rough, or scaly or flaky, and it may itch. There are many causes of dry skin. As you age, your … skin. Avoid scratching. Scratching damages the skin. If itching is a problem, try the following: Keep the itchy area …
