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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or … scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find …
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… Laser Surgery for Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Healing usually occurs in 2 to 4 weeks. Be sure to follow your doctor's instructions for caring for your wound. Why It Is Done Laser surgery may be used to …
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… Skin Rashes: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related … Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you to. If itching affects your sleep, ask …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … These changes, along with skin damage from exposure to the sun, cause blood vessels to break easily. When blood vessels …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Cryosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Cut That Removes All Layers of Skin On this page: Overview Overview … you. It will probably not be reattached, but it will give your doctor more information about your injury. Avulsion injuries are usually treated in one of …
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… Venous Skin Ulcers: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related … You can prevent or heal a venous skin ulcer by helping your blood circulate back toward your heart. Elevate your legs during sleep. While you are …
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… Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Last updated August 10, 2013 … the nurses in the hospital will show you how to bathe your baby for the first time. On this page: General tips Eyes and face Scalp and hair Drying Bathe with your baby General tips Wash your baby's face, neck, hands …
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… Your Hospital Stay: Your Room and Routine On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Checking in is the first big step in your hospital stay. Ideally, much of the paperwork will have … even get to the hospital. When you arrive The hospital or your doctor will let you know what time to arrive and where …
