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… catheter (IV), which gives medicines into a vein near the skin surface. Give medicines that affect the heart, … into a vein in the neck or chest and passed under the skin. One end of the catheter remains outside the skin. Medicines can be given through an opening in this end …
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… surgery is a way to rebuild the shape of a breast using skin, fat, and possibly muscle from another part of the … its original blood supply. The tissue is pulled under the skin up to the chest area and attached. "Free flap" means … it to the chest area. This reduces the amount of fat and skin in the lower belly and results in a "tummy tuck." TRAM …
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… Objects Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin + - Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Arm Injuries Arm Problems, … Objects Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin + - Nose and Mouth Body Piercing Problems Coughs, Age … Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Even if you fish carefully, you may get a fish hook in your skin. A fish hook is a curved, sharp tool placed on a lure … with fishing gear. Most fish hook injuries puncture the skin of the face, scalp, fingers, back, or ears. Remove a … may cause: Numbness or tingling. Pale, white, blue, or cold skin. Decreased ability to move the area. Signs of infection …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Scrapes (abrasions) are skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Most scrapes are shallow and do not extend far into the skin. But some may remove several layers of skin. Usually …
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… 1 or 2 times a day with soap and water. Don't scrub your skin too much, because that can irritate it. Dry your skin well after bathing. Use a deodorant with … before bed. Wear clothing made of material that lets your skin breathe. Cotton, wool, silk, and linen are good …
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… in the breast or other factors, you may be able to have a skin-sparing or nipple-sparing mastectomy. Skin-sparing mastectomy leaves most of the skin that was over the breast, except for the nipple and the …
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… the appearance of fine wrinkles and to smooth rough facial skin. Tretinoin is made from vitamin A and is sometimes … include dryness, excessive redness, and peeling of the skin. It may also increase your sensitivity to sunlight and … you more likely to get sunburned. Be sure to protect your skin from exposure to the sun (or any other source of UV …
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… Leg venous stasis and ulcers Venous stasis: Your skin thickens and looks shiny or scaly, your hair might also fall out, your skin may also turn brown or reddish. Ulcers: Injuries to … legs cause fluid to constantly ooze out of cuts in your skin. Can predispose to cellulitis, infection of the skin …
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… for breast cancer are: Feeling very tired (fatigue). Skin changes in the treated area. The skin may be red, dry, and sore. Toward the end of treatment, the skin may become moist and "weepy." Swelling in the treated …
