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… or genital area are usually caused by irritation of the skin from many sources, such as clothes rubbing against the skin. Rashes that occur without other symptoms are usually minor and often go away with home treatment. Contact dermatitis A common cause of a rash is contact with …
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… another illness that weakens the immune system. Have close contact with someone who has active TB, such as living in … Doctors usually find latent TB by doing a tuberculin skin test. During the skin test, a doctor or nurse will inject TB antigens under …
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… how to treat and prevent common problems, such as irritated skin. When you have an ostomy, urine leaves your body … the stoma to collect the urine and is held to your skin with an adhesive. Pouching systems may be one-piece or … in place, you can still swim, hike, camp, and play tennis. Contact sports may injure the stoma or cause the pouch to …
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… marks (striae) on abdomen, breasts, and thighs Dry, itchy skin Increased fatigue Muscle cramps in legs, especially at … purple to tan or white and will be harder to see Dry, itchy skin If you to use soap, try one made with glycerin Avoid … Braxton Hicks (pre-labour). This is normal. Your uterus is contacting to soften and thin your cervix in preparation for …
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… when you take a shower or bath or when you have any other contact with water. Moisture can collect under the cast and cause skin irritation and itching. It can make infection more … can dry it by blowing cool air from a hair dryer. Cast and skin care Try blowing cool air from a hair dryer or fan into …
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… immediately available, you can try to get warm by making skin-to-skin contact. After removing wet clothes, wrap a blanket or …
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… repair. Facial trauma repair. Gender-affirming surgery. Skin cancer removal. Why do people have them done? For many … how much time you spend in the sun. Protect areas of your skin that get the most sun, such as the face, back of the … or surgery. Common Procedures and Surgeries Common cosmetic skin procedures There is a wide range of cosmetic procedures …
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… feeding cues Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Punjabi Importance of skin-to-skin contact for breastfeeding/chestfeeding Chinese Simplified …
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… the splint wet. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. If your splint is removable, ask your doctor if you … or occupational therapist for instructions. Splint and skin care If your splint is not to be removed, try blowing … Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor or nurse advice line if: The splint is …
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… cells during radiation therapy may cause side effects. Skin changes Skin changes are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may …
