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… skin in a controlled way so that new skin can grow in its place. There are different types of chemical peels. Deeper … A light peel may slightly reduce sun damage and signs of aging, but it doesn't remove them. The results may not … Changes in the colour and texture of the skin caused by aging and sun exposure may still get worse after a chemical …
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… and 6 months since last period Are you taking hormone replacement therapy, such as estrogen or progestin? Hormones … especially when you first start taking them. Yes Hormone replacement therapy No Hormone replacement therapy Have you had abnormal bleeding for at …
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… attack. Key points to remember If you feel comfortable managing mild and infrequent gallstone attacks, and if your … important More important I do a lot of travelling to places where I may not be able to get help if I have a … attack. Key points to remember If you feel comfortable managing mild and infrequent gallstone attacks, and if your …
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… the injury. Overuse injuries occur when too much stress is placed on an area. This often happens when you overdo an … disease . It affects the blood supply and proper placement of the head of the femur in the hip socket. … Romito MD - Family Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated …
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… stays behind the eardrum. A specialist ( otolaryngologist ) places the tubes through a small surgical opening made in … future buildup of fluid in the middle ear while they are in place. Decrease the feeling of pressure in the ears, which … the ear canal and is suctioned out by the doctor. Ear tube placed slide 4 of 4 < Prev      Next > slide 4 of 4, Ear …
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… at about one-half or one-third the rate of the fingernails. Aging and diseases that decrease blood flow to the hands and … changes, such as the forming of ridges, are normal with aging. Thick, brittle, or dark nails are more common in … injury. Trim a torn or detached nail, and tape the nail in place. Try to drain blood from under the nail if you have …
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… disease may increase the risk. Surgery should not take the place of good health habits. There are steps you can take to … permanent. Remember that the effects of time, gravity, aging, and sun exposure continue after cosmetic surgery. … and regular exercise, guarding against sun exposure, managing stress, not smoking, and avoiding drugs and excess …
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… Romberg exercise, standing sway exercises, and marching in place. These are "beginner" exercises. Over time, you may try level 2 exercises, such as turning in place and doing head movements while standing. These are a … Romberg exercise Standing sway exercises Marching in place Level 2 exercises may help to improve balance for …
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… semi-hard plastic that your eye doctor ( ophthalmologist ) places on the outside of the eye (the sclera, or the white … of the eye). The material is sewn to the eye to keep it in place. The buckling element is usually left in place permanently. The element pushes in, or "buckles," the …
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… can then enter the urinary tract. Having a catheter in place. This is done in a hospital when children can't … & Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated … can then enter the urinary tract. Having a catheter in place. This is done in a hospital when children can't …