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… called allergic contact dermatitis . It is the most common skin problem caused by contact with plants. What causes the … Red streaks or general redness where the plant touched the skin. Small bumps or larger raised areas ( hives ). Blisters … but you will only get a rash where the oil touched your skin. The rash usually lasts about 10 days to 3 weeks. But …
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… don't control in a conscious way. These functions include skin temperature, muscle tension, heart rate, and blood … instant feedback on a body function (for example, your skin temperature). The biofeedback therapist may teach you … in that body function. (For instance, you may raise your skin temperature or reduce muscle tension). With practice, …
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… treatment used to smooth wrinkles or pitted scars in the skin, usually on the face. They are also used to make the lips fuller. When injected under the skin, a filler raises or puffs up that area. This usually … goes away over time, but the plastic beads remain under the skin permanently. Some doctors use fillers that are not …
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… a keloid from forming if you take steps to protect the skin after it is damaged. What causes it? Keloids can form where the skin is damaged, such as by a surgery cut, a piercing, a … do run in families, and they rarely grow in light-coloured skin. Experts think that keloids may be linked to a gene …
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… of scarring. When a scrape removes the outer layers of skin, new skin will form in the bottom of the wound and the wound will … of scrape looks pink and raw at first. As it heals, the new skin sometimes appears yellowish and may be confused with …
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… Basics What is dandruff? Dandruff is a shedding of the skin on the scalp. It leads to white flakes on the head, … What causes it? Dandruff is most often caused by a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis . It can also be … of dandruff include white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin in your hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, …
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… bumps, or ingrown hairs, are small, irritated bumps on the skin. They happen after you shave, when strands of hair curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. They cause irritation and pimples. They also may cause … do not cause razor bumps. But they can irritate the skin and should be used only once or twice a week. Removing …
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… fever . Bites from biting flies are painful and may cause a skin infection. Types of insect repellents You can buy many … 10% to 24% DEET should keep most mosquitoes away from your skin. Concerns have been raised about safety, because DEET is quickly absorbed after being applied to the skin. Studies over the past 40 years haven't shown that DEET …
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… is called an incision. You might also get one across the skin between the nostrils. Then the doctor will pull back the skin. Parts of the bones and cartilage under the skin will be removed or reshaped. Then the doctor will put …
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… are usually thick white or coloured cream. They prevent the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They … the back of the neck, and clothing to protect your child's skin. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm with … (SPF 30 or higher). Apply sunscreen generously to exposed skin and re-apply every 2 hours, or after working, swimming, …
