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… Your doctor will take a sample of your hair and look at it under a microscope. A scalp sample is also sometimes taken. Blood tests. This includes testing for a specific condition, … loss is many shots of corticosteroids into the scalp or skin, about 1 cm (0.4 in.) apart, every 4 to 6 weeks. …
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… of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. … (HSV) . HSV usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. Cold sores can easily … can tell if you have cold sores by looking at the sore and asking you questions to find out if you have come into …
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… recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to … people, HT may increase the risk of breast cancer, stroke, blood clots, and possibly dementia and heart attack. The … and soreness caused by low estrogen. Slows the loss of skin collagen . Collagen puts the stretch in skin and …
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… Arterial Disease Peripheral Arterial Disease: Pulse and Blood Pressure Measurement Smoking and Coronary Artery … Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ventricular Tachycardia Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Screening High Blood Pressure High Blood …
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… (PAD) is narrowing or blockage of arteries that causes poor blood flow to your arms and legs. PAD is most common in the … toes. You have leg or foot sores that are slow to heal. The skin on your legs or feet changes colour. You have an open … on the top of your foot. An absent or weak pulse in these spots is a sign of PAD. The pulse in your wrist, forearm, or …
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… breathing: Breathing slightly faster than normal Normal skin colour Symptoms of moderate trouble breathing: … and belly muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward with each breath. You also … and belly muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward with each breath. You also …
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… on to. As the ice melts, it will drip, so put a small towel under the area you are icing. Rub the ice in small circles … affected area. Avoid areas where the bone is close to the skin, such as right over your kneecap, the point of your … on to. As the ice melts, it will drip, so put a small towel under the area you are icing. Rub the ice in small circles …
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… and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can … can also injure other parts of the body, such as muscles, blood vessels, nerves, lungs, and eyes. Burns are defined as … burns) injure all the skin layers and tissue under the skin. These burns always require medical …
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… regulate or control the levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood. This results in too much or too little sugar in your … Blurred vision Frequent or recurring infections Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal Tingling or numbness in the … Can You Cure It? Self-Care for Diabetics Care of Your Skin When You Have Diabetes Diabetes: Checking Your Feet …
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… purpose. For example, they may cut, scratch, or bite their skin until it bleeds. Self-injury is serious. So it's … or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Have odd blood stains on their clothes. Wear bandages on their arms. … or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Have odd blood stains on their clothes. Wear bandages on their arms. …
