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… Ringworm of the Skin On this page: … that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas, … also spread to other parts of the body, including the feet, nails, scalp, or beard. After treatment, the rash will go …
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… Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment On this page: Overview Related … the artificial nail before you clean the gap. An allergic skin reaction to the products used to apply the artificial … Do not apply an artificial nail if the nail or the skin around the nail looks irritated or infected. Dip your …
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Skin Changes On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … Check Your Symptoms Overview Common skin changes Most skin changes are normal and occur with … are taking a medicine. (This is called photosensitivity.) Rashes, hives, and itching may occur. Infections. Bacterial …
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… Treating Weak or Brittle Nails On this page: Overview Overview … Home treatment may help repair weak, brittle, or splitting nails. Wear disposable plastic gloves or rubber gloves with … Home treatment may help repair weak, brittle, or splitting nails. Wear disposable plastic gloves or rubber gloves with …
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Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of your …
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… Last updated August 14, 2013 Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby latch on … Watch this video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact.   Download a transcript for this video …
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… Overview Rash in teens and adults: Overview Healthy skin provides a barrier between the inside of the body and … that some change has affected the skin. In many cases, rashes are caused by skin irritation, which can have many … much as you can. Scratching leads to more scratching. Cut nails short or wear cotton gloves at night to prevent …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Healthy skin is a barrier between the inside of the body and the … or scarlet fever (strep throat with rash). Generalized rashes are over the whole body. Ones caused by viruses are … your child's itching from a rash. Keep your child's fingernails clean and short. Encourage your child not to scratch. …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: Related … feet may benefit from similar treatment.) If dry, brittle nails are a problem, use lotion on your nails as well. Take … sure your hands and feet don't get too dry. Take care of rashes or fungal infections, like athlete's foot. If they …