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… Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" usually affects the skin on the face, ears, or fingertips. It may cause numbness or blue-white skin colour for a short time. But normal feeling and colour … tissue damage occurs. Frostbite is freezing of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures …
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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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… immediately available, you can try to get warm by making skin-to-skin contact. After removing wet clothes, wrap a blanket or … This is because normal feeling is lost in cold-injured skin, and you may not know when to move away from the heater …
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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 …
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… of arthritis that sometimes occurs in people who have a skin problem called psoriasis . The arthritis causes joints … may occur before, at the same time, or after you get skin symptoms from psoriasis. Joint and skin symptoms may come and go over time. The joint symptoms …
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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 … itching. Never stick items under your splint to scratch the skin. Do not use oils or lotions near your splint. If the …
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… 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 … itching. Never stick items under your cast to scratch the skin. Don't use oils or lotions near your cast. If the skin …
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… Overview Rash in teens and adults: Overview Healthy skin provides a barrier between the inside of the body and … environment. A rash means that some change has affected the skin. In many cases, rashes are caused by skin irritation, which can have many causes. A rash is often …
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… are finished. Follow these steps to clean up diarrhea. From skin Wear disposable gloves. Use damp paper towels or wet wipes to wipe up the stool off the skin, and put the used paper towels or wet wipes in a … is needed, use only a mild soap. If there's a rash on the skin, do not clean the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol …
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… infection. Your doctor may have used stitches, staples, skin glue, or tape strips to close the incision. You will … and not a cause for concern. Caring for stitches, staples, skin glue, or adhesive strips Stitches or staples normally … cause some redness and swelling where the stitch enters the skin, along with mild irritation and itching. Your stitches …
