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… caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or the human itch mite. Scabies is common and highly contagious. The human itch mite burrows just under the surface of the skin to … Symptoms of scabies include a red rash and extreme itchiness. The itching is often worse at night. Scratching …
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… can expect some redness at the skin test site. The site may itch, but it is important that you do not scratch it, since … swelling that could make it hard to read the skin test. If itching is a problem, put a cold, wet face cloth on the …
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… colour (often whitish-yellow, frothy) fluid from the vagina Itching, burning, redness and/or soreness of the genitals … fluid from the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that passes …
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… Symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection may include: vaginal itching; vaginal discharge that is often white, thick, … foreskin or on the penis. The foreskin or penis may also be itchy or irritated. Other vaginal infections, sexually …
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… years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox (varicella), the second dose of vaccine can be … File #14d Rubella HealthLinkBC File #44a Facts about chickenpox HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine For more information on …
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… who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of …
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… from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that urine …
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… from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that urine …
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… the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching or irritation in the urethra – the tube that urine …
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… at night to help prevent scratching during sleep Reduce itchiness by applying a lotion or cream to the rash and wear … care provider about lotions and other remedies for the itching. Taking a non-prescription antihistamine may help if the itching is very bothersome. These are not recommended for …
