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… Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet … exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can also be burned by touching hot surfaces such as the …
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… aureus (SA) is a bacterium found in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most … these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not normally harm you. However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin …
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… Punjabi Document Vietnamese What is scabies? Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the parasite Sarcoptes scabiei or … The human itch mite burrows just under the surface of the skin to live, feed and lay eggs. Scabies symptoms occur when the skin reacts to the mites, their eggs or their feces. How is …
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… Vietnamese What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to small worm-like … is a chance that one or more larvae will burrow under your skin. Since the larvae cannot survive in humans they will … It is the reaction to these tiny parasitic larvae under the skin that causes swimmer’s itch. Swimmer’s itch cannot be …
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… What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin caused by either Staphylococcus aureus (staph) … caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches … What are the symptoms? A child with impetigo will have a skin rash that looks like a group of small blisters or red …
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… mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they develop), so burns and scalds can … following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the child grows, restricting movement. Surgery is …
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… is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread easily but are not harmful. … is spread by touching, scratching or rubbing infected skin, including through sexual contact. If the virus is …
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… to keep biting insects, such as mosquitoes, away from your skin and clothing. Some repellents are also helpful against … by discouraging insects from landing on and biting your skin. Insect repellent should be used when you are outdoors … getting wet, or if the repellant is rubbed off your skin. How can I properly use insect repellents? Tips for …
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… a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? … is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many … These bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully …
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… about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. … it spread? Herpes is passed from person-to-person by direct skin-to-skin contact with a person who has the virus (e.g., through …
