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… healing time than light or medium peels. Before the peel Your doctor can help you decide what depth of peel and what … type of chemical is best for you. This decision is based on your skin type, which areas you want peeled, and what kind … failure. Current as of: April 13, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… than styes. If a chalazion gets large enough, it may affect your vision. The inflammation and swelling may spread to the … a stye is not getting better with home treatment, talk to your doctor. You may need a prescription for antibiotic eye … Non-Injury Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… fabric that insulates well, such as polypropylene. Cover your head. If dry clothing is not immediately available, you … Move around, but don't be so active that you sweat. Whirl your arms around like a windmill to get your blood moving … or gauze. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… lab tests are the best way to diagnose shigellosis. Your doctor will most likely still do a physical examination and ask you questions about your symptoms, foods you have recently eaten, and your work … Handling Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… piece of silicone sponge, rubber, or semi-hard plastic that your eye doctor ( ophthalmologist ) places on the outside of … or general anesthesia may be used. Before the surgery, your eye doctor may patch both of your eyes and have you … 28, 2022. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… (skin cancer) . How are seborrheic keratoses diagnosed? Your doctor will look at the skin growth. He or she may need … But if one bothers you or you don't like how it looks, your doctor can remove it. Your doctor may: Freeze it off … Plantar Warts Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… while you help with wiping or getting dressed. Wash and dry your hands well, and put on gloves. If you can, place a bed … Or if you have a helper, help the person lift the hips as your helper slides the bedpan under the person's buttocks. … (Toilet) Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… topics are here to help. Allergy shots for asthma Assessing your asthma knowledge Asthma action plan: Red zone Asthma … Asthma Asthma: Controlling cockroaches Asthma: Educating yourself and your child Asthma: Identifying your triggers Asthma: …
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… Overview Overview Use this form to describe the severity of your heart failure symptoms and whether they get worse. … that develop. Take this form with you when you visit your doctor. Symptoms Describe severity of symptoms and when … symptoms Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
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… urinate more than usual for days or weeks after delivery. Your body is getting rid of the extra fluid from pregnancy. … fluid. If you had an incision ( episiotomy ) or a tear in your vagina during childbirth, your bowel movements may be … and Delivery Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
