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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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… time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink eye Skin rash Joint and muscle pain For more information 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 …
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… sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual activity in which skin-to-skin contact takes place. How common is HPV …
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… ease the feeling of pain by blocking pain receptors in the skin. Numbing creams and patches can be purchased from your … visit because the product needs time to numb the skin once it is applied. The time needed to numb the skin may vary from 30 to 60 minutes after it is applied. Be …
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… are tiny insects that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry … bite. Check your whole body for ticks, including folds of skin. If you find a tick attached to your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping it with a …
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… the mouth and the throat, the female genital tract and on skin around the anal area. Human stools (bowel movements) … Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause infection. Less often, they can cause … are identified as carriers of VRE by routine testing of skin and anal swabs done before or during a stay in …
