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… Degenerative Disc Disease On this page: Related Information What is degenerative … pain caused by disc changes. This may include using ice or heat and taking over-the-counter medicines. If you develop health problems such as …
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… Folliculitis On this page: Related Information What is folliculitis? … you don't have a different problem, such as impetigo or heat rash. Testing a sample of the fluid in the pimples or a … you don't have a different problem, such as impetigo or heat rash. Testing a sample of the fluid in the pimples or a …
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… Removing Moles and Skin Tags On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Moles Moles are skin growths … the narrow stem that attaches the skin tag to the skin. The heat helps prevent bleeding. The procedure may hurt a … the narrow stem that attaches the skin tag to the skin. The heat helps prevent bleeding. The procedure may hurt a …
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… Breast Engorgement On this page: Related Information What is breast … next feeding. That may be 10 minutes or two hours later. Related Information Breastfeeding Mastitis While … next feeding. That may be 10 minutes or two hours later. Related Information Breastfeeding Mastitis While …
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… heart failure or an abnormal heart rhythm. You may take medicines to treat symptoms such as shortness of breath and … doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can increase your chances of quitting for good. Eat heart-healthy foods. These …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: Related Information What is dry skin? Dry … dry. So can living in climates with low humidity. Indoor heating or air conditioning can dry out the air inside your … sleepy, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. …
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… Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: Related Information What are … leg, or large part of your body. Swelling that continues to increase for up to 48 hours. A large local reaction can take … reactions in the future. Preventing stings To reduce your chances of being stung: Stay away from places where insects …
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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of getting skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. … booths. Like the sun, they can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. Choosing a sunscreen If …
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… Skin Cancer: Comparing Treatments On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most non-melanoma skin cancer … skin graft or flap is needed Mohs micrographic surgery Best chance of margins free of cancer Healthy skin tissue is … skin graft or flap is needed Mohs micrographic surgery Best chance of margins free of cancer Healthy skin tissue is …
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… Blood Donation and Private Banking On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Umbilical cord blood contains … Doctors don't recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your … Doctors don't recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your …