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… What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a common skin infection that happens when bacteria spread through the skin to deeper tissues. Most cases are mild and last several … can get infected after any event that causes a break in the skin, such as: Surgery. A cut or bite. A new tattoo or …
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… of certain parasites. The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and ponds) … in contact with people, the parasites can burrow under the skin. This causes an allergic reaction and a rash. But the … away in about a week. An itching or burning feeling on your skin. Bumps on your skin that show up minutes or even days …
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… vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by irritation of the skin from many sources, such as clothes rubbing against the skin. Rashes that occur without other symptoms are usually … in the vaginal area include: Scabies , which is an itchy skin condition caused by tiny mites that burrow into the …
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… In the first hour(s) after birth: Have your baby skin-to-skin on your bare chest right after your baby is born. … development. It's good for partners to also hold the baby skin-to-skin, especially if you can't. Have an uninterrupted …
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… 28 weeks Your developing baby’s body is still lean but the skin is less wrinkled and red. The body can now store iron, … can also hear and respond to sounds. 32 weeks Your baby’s skin is pink and smoothing out as the fat forms under it. … plump. The downy hair on the body begins to disappear. The skin is smooth, pink, and covered with a grayish white, …
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… Check your feet for: What to do if you notice a problem Skin colour changes: Red Blue or black Redness could mean … the cause of the blister. Friction or rubbing against your skin causes blisters. You may need new shoes. Do not break the blister or open it yourself. Leave the skin over the blister intact. Cover the blister with a …
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… Lyme disease that the tick may pass on during feeding, or a skin infection where the tick bit you. How to avoid tick … tick as close to its mouth (the part that is stuck in your skin) as you can. The body of the tick will be above your skin. Do not grab the tick around its swollen belly. You …
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… non-prescription acne treatments. When you apply it to your skin, it dries up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. It also causes the top layer of your skin to peel. Products that contain salicylic acid may cause tingling and a mild redness of the skin. Use them less often if you notice that your skin …
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… rays from sunlight or from indoor tanning can harm your skin. It can cause problems right away as well as problems that may develop years later. A sunburn is skin damage from the sun's ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B … mild pain and redness but affect only the outer layer of skin ( first-degree burn ). The red skin might hurt when you …
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… or thin metal probe is inserted into the opening of the skin where hair grows (small sacs beneath the skin called hair follicles). Next, a low-level electrical … current passes through the needle or probe into your skin and destroys the hair follicle. Hair is unable to grow …
