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… pressure can cause long-term problems such as swelling, skin damage, and painful sores ( venous skin ulcers ) near … syndrome include: Pain, discomfort, swelling, or itching. Slow-healing sores. Brownish discolouration or … skin on the area, which bruises easily. The skin may be dry and may peel. How is it treated? You may need to wear …
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… have symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may include: Itching (pruritus). Fatigue. Yellowing of the skin and the white part of the eyes (jaundice). Discomfort in the upper right part of the abdomen. Dry eyes and mouth. How is it diagnosed? PBC is suspected …
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… rays from sunlight or from indoor tanning can harm your skin. It can cause problems right away as well as problems … dehydration means: Your mouth and eyes may be extremely dry. You may pass little or no urine for 12 or more hours. … may include: A rash, or raised, red areas called hives. Itching. Swelling. Trouble breathing. Mild belly pain or …
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… spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common. They may last from … cramps. Raised, red, itchy bumps called hives and red skin. These symptoms often occur with other symptoms of a … great numbers. Reaction to bee stings can range from minor skin swelling and redness to a serious allergic reaction. …
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… may be an itchy feeling on the scalp. But not everyone has itching, and not all itching means you have lice. A health … if it makes you or your child feel better. Sometimes the skin itches for a week or more after treatment. How can you … clothes, bedding, towels, and hats in hot water. Dry them in a hot dryer. If you don't have access to a …
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… What are the symptoms? Body lice can cause very bad itching, especially at night. They can also cause sores in … places where the seams of clothing can press against your skin. It's hard to see body lice on your body. It's much … places where the seams of clothing can press against your skin. It's hard to see body lice on your body. It's much …
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… the wind, or the water. Remove cold, wet clothes. Put on dry clothing, especially wool clothing or a synthetic fabric … insulates well, such as polypropylene. Cover your head. If dry clothing is not immediately available, you can try to get warm by making skin-to-skin contact. After removing wet clothes, wrap a …
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… other parts of your body. Your eyes and mouth get very dry. Sjögren's also may cause you to be very tired and to … artificial tears, so you have less burning, dryness, and itching when you wake up in the morning. The ointment may … and follow all instructions on the label. Use moisturizing skin creams or ointments during the day. Use only …
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… Basics What is actinic keratosis? Actinic keratosis is a skin growth caused by sun damage. It can turn into skin cancer, but this isn't common. Actinic keratoses, also called solar keratoses, are small red, brown, or skin-coloured scaly patches. They are most common on the …
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… by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the genital area outside the body … vulva. Other symptoms may include: Burning or stinging. Itching. Swelling. Throbbing. How is it diagnosed? Your … your vulva. Rinse with water only, and gently pat the area dry. Relieve itching and pain with a cold water compress or …