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… use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not to scratch blisters. Scratching may cause a skin infection. If you have trouble … use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not to scratch blisters. Scratching may cause a skin infection. If …
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… can also occur after a minor eye injury or a small scratch on the cornea. If untreated, some types of eye … similar to an eye infection. If the eye has been injured—scratched, cut, punctured, or burned—a current tetanus shot … can also occur after a minor eye injury or a small scratch on the cornea. If untreated, some types of eye …
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… or sharp nails can accidentally scrape your skin. Avoid scratching. Scratching damages the skin. If itching is a problem, try … Cut your nails short or wear gloves at night to prevent scratching. Wear loose and comfortable clothing. Avoid …
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… skin and make psoriasis worse. Prevent skin injury. Don't scratch and pick your skin or cuts and scrapes. An injury to … tips you can try to help protect your scalp. Do not dig, scratch, or pick at your scalp. Use a shampoo with salicylic … short and file the edges smooth to avoid injuring them or scratching yourself. Avoid excessive cleaning under the …
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… spread? A molluscum infection is spread by touching, scratching or rubbing infected skin, including through … the viral material in the centre of the lesion or bump. Medication – the use of oral medications and creams to treat … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… Dander is loose skin cells (like dandruff) from dogs and cats. Indoor mould. Pollen. Your asthma can be triggered by … Dander is loose skin cells (like dandruff) from dogs and cats. Indoor mould. Pollen. Your asthma can be triggered by …
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… back pain. Exercises to reduce low back pain are not complicated and can be done at home without any special equipment. … Exercises to try when no position eases your back pain: Cat-camel Clamshell Curl-ups Front plank Hamstring stretch … Knee-to-Chest Piriformis Stretch Knee-to-Chest Exercise Cat-Camel Clamshell Curl-Ups Front Plank Hamstring Stretch …
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… and removing viruses and bacteria that can cause disease. The final preparation of RabIg undergoes more … vaccine? If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as … to determine that you are protected. If the blood test indicates that you are not protected you will need a second …
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… Ask for or give a hug to a safe person. Pet a dog or cat. Take a warm bath or shower. Taste: Nourishing body and … Ask for or give a hug to a safe person. Pet a dog or cat. Take a warm bath or shower. Taste: Nourishing body and …
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… eat dead flakes of human skin. They do not bite or spread disease. People are allergic to the insects' droppings, not … skin cells (like dandruff) from animals such as dogs and cats. These skin cells contain saliva or other material from … skin cells (like dandruff) from animals such as dogs and cats. These skin cells contain saliva or other material from …