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… Swimmer's itch Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 52 … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small …
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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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… the body and to the arms and legs. The spots become very itchy and begin to look like blisters, filled with clear … night to prevent scratching. Keep the skin cool to relieve itching. Dress lightly and avoid hot baths and showers. Ask … or health care provider about lotions that can reduce the itching. Prevent the spread of infection by using a …
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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 …
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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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… nasal congestion or hay fever-like symptoms (such as runny, itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing … passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin … (OAS) or pollen food allergy syndrome. OAS can lead to itching and mild swelling of the lips and in the mouth and …
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… impetigo will have little discomfort other than occasional itching. In rare cases, the bacteria that cause impetigo can …
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… Before the rash appears, some people may experience pain, itching or tingling of the skin. Other early symptoms of …
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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 …
