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… lens, or makeup, can cause eye symptoms. Objects may scratch the surface of the eye (cornea) or get stuck on the eye. If the cornea is scratched, it can be hard to tell if the object has been … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain …
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… Overview All warm-blooded pets, such as cats, dogs, birds, and rodents, have dead skin cells ( pet … our content . … Overview All warm-blooded pets, such as cats, dogs, birds, and rodents, have dead skin cells ( pet …
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… fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash the area well with soap and water. If you are … above, you may need treatment (such as a vaccine or medication) as soon as possible to protect against infection. It … for 1 full month. To help protect you from hepatitis B disease, you may be given a hepatitis B vaccine and …
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… and extreme itchiness. The itching is often worse at night. Scratching can result in a secondary infection of the skin. … grayish wavy, thread-like raised lines on the skin surface. Scratching can make the burrows harder to see. Because …
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… injures themself on purpose. For example, they may cut, scratch, or bite their skin until it bleeds. Self-injury is … For instance, your child may have multiple cuts or deep scratches on the arms, legs, or stomach. Have odd blood … injures themself on purpose. For example, they may cut, scratch, or bite their skin until it bleeds. Self-injury is …
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… with weakened immune systems can be more serious. Complications from chickenpox include pneumonia (lung infection), … of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin from scratching. Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, deafness, … as possible to reduce the illness, and the risk for complications. Prevention methods may include antiviral …
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… Overview Crying is a child's first way of communicating. Parents and caregivers become better over time at … A fall (or being dropped) that causes a small bruise or scratch A broken collarbone (fractured clavicle) An eyelash … . … Overview Crying is a child's first way of communicating. Parents and caregivers become better over time at …
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… of the infection or cleaning the wound. Treating complications, such as shock or liver, kidney, and lung failure. … animal bites, and surgical wounds. Help keep children from scratching chickenpox sores by managing itching. After … Dennis L. Stevens MD, PhD - Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… rosacea? Rosacea (say "roh-ZAY-shuh") is a very common skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes … products for sensitive skin, and avoid any products that scratch or irritate your skin. Try not to rub or scrub your … products for sensitive skin, and avoid any products that scratch or irritate your skin. Try not to rub or scrub your …
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… oatmeal baths to help with itching. People with long-term diseases or other health problems may need more treatment … an itchy rash develops. What Happens The first weeks after catching the virus About 14 to 16 days after contact with a … under age 5. Skin infection can form after the rash is scratched. Scratching allows bacteria from the skin or under …
