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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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… problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars and … problems. Smoking cigars and pipes can increase the risk of cancers of the lung, head, and neck. Smoking cigars and …
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… . People who have AIDS are also more likely to develop cancers such as Kaposi sarcoma and lymphoma . Related … . People who have AIDS are also more likely to develop cancers such as Kaposi sarcoma and lymphoma . Related …
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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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… 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 neck pain. Cardiac rehabilitation (rehab). Wound care. Cancer-related problems. Treatment of children or older … urinary incontinence or to relieve pelvic pain. Oncology (cancer care), to help if cancer or treatment for cancer causes you to have problems …
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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 …
