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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, …
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… consists of reddish brown, small, solid, flat or raised skin sores that are less than 2 cm (0.8 in.) across. But the rash may look like other more common skin problems. In people who have darker skin, the sores may be a lighter colour than the skin around …
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… therapies Avoid using cold and heat therapies: On broken skin. While you are sleeping. On your belly if you are … you have poor blood flow or numbness. Directly on your skin. Place a thin cloth between your skin and the cold or heat pack. One way to safely use cold …
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… Rashes are most likely to form in moist areas where skin touches skin, such as the folds of the groin and on the chest and … Protective underwear also can cause rashes or irritate the skin. Or a person may be allergic to the scents in the …
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… and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can … chili peppers, which contain a substance that irritates the skin, can cause a burning sensation. Radiation burns are … injure your lungs ( inhalation injuries ). Burns injure the skin layers. They can also injure other parts of the body, …
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… them. Use a mild soap. Pat your feet dry. Don't rub the skin on your feet. Dry carefully between your toes. If the skin on your feet stays moist, bacteria or a fungus can … take care of your feet. Apply lanolin or other moisturizing skin cream. It will help to keep the skin on your feet soft …
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… pressure can cause long-term problems such as swelling, skin damage, and painful sores ( venous skin ulcers ) near the ankle. PTS can be a long-term problem … sores. Brownish discolouration or darkening of the skin. Fragile skin on the area, which bruises easily. The …
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… at all. It is a fungal infection of the outer layers of skin, hair, or nails. Fungi (plural of fungus) are present everywhere in our environment. Ringworm of the skin appears as a rash with patches that may be red or … that have bumps on the edges that look like blisters. The skin often is itchy, and the rash can spread quickly. You …
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… Information Overview Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer because it grows so quickly. When it spreads … before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin in another part of the body. When melanoma spreads … in the armpit or groin. A lump or thickening under the skin. Unexplained weight loss. Swelling or pain in your …
