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… and acceptance by peers. Stress the importance of bathing and how good it feels to get clean and smell good. … use into his or her daily routine. Look for signs of dry skin or eczema . After girls start menstruating, help them … take extra effort, teach your child how to do these self-care tasks on his or her own. Down …
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… Scrapes On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Check Your Symptoms Overview Scrapes (abrasions) are skin wounds that rub or tear off skin. Most scrapes are … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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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 … constant, close supervision, especially when the child is bathing or in the kitchen; older children should not be … those who are caring for your kids (e.g. grandparents, daycare staff, friends, babysitters) What do I do if my child …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions, including psoriasis and acne. Different … related to Vitamin A. It is thought to work by affecting skin cell growth. For the best effect, this medication …
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… the sun’s rays as darker coloured clothing Protect exposed skin by wearing sunscreen with broad-spectrum coverage and a … cooling system, such as air-conditioning, talk to a health care provider or workplace safety officer to find out what … heat-related illness include: Hot and flushed or very pale skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or …
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… if you have pre-eclampsia or are pregnant with multiple babies. Or it may be recommended if you have a problem with … more energy and strength you will have for labour and to care for your new baby. It is normal to have a hard time … telephone hotline for women on bedrest. Get help with child care, if needed. Ask family and friends to stop by for a …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Many caregivers use infant massage to relax and promote the … and comfort your crying baby. Many hospitals and child care centres provide classes on infant massage. Massage … Use only light pressure. Be sensitive to your baby. A newborn may enjoy only 2 to 5 minutes of massage. Do not …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen , may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, … be life-threatening and is a medical emergency. Emergency care is always needed for this type of reaction. But severe …
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… reducing swelling, and protecting your affected limb and skin from injury. For example, propping up your affected arm … reduce swelling. And using sunscreen can help protect your skin. How can you care for yourself? Lymphedema may develop if you have lymph …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … growth of bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in newborns with high blood bilirubin levels and premature … painful/frequent urination back/side pain yellowing eyes/skin uncontrollable movements confusion seizures This …
