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… as lactic acid, mandelic acid, and glycolic acid are often used in products to treat acne . These products work by … blackheads , and pimples and causing the top layer of your skin to peel. Skin care products that have AHAs are … Acne Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… organ transplant need anti-rejection medicines. That's because the immune system will try to destroy the new organ. These medicines weaken your immune system and make it harder for your body to … Transplant Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… this page: Overview Overview When you use inhaled asthma medicine, you usually use a device that delivers the medicine directly to your lungs. Different types of delivery systems are … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview Regional anesthesia is the use of medicines to block pain from an area of the body such … can also help relieve pain after surgery. And it may reduce your need for other pain medicine after surgery. This type … Anesthesia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… imaging (MRI) is a test done with a large machine that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to … For an MRI test, you are placed inside the machine so that your shoulder is inside the strong magnetic field. MRI can … fracture. Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… drinks. Drink water instead. Some fats can be part of a healthy diet. But cutting back on fats from highly processed … and many snack foods is a good way to lower the calories in your diet. Also, use smaller amounts of fats like butter, margarine, salad …
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… plaque is done using a product that stains the plaque on your teeth. Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that … in foods to make acids and other substances that can cause problems and damage the teeth, gums, and bone. Acids can … the Doctor Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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… particles from their feces, eggs, and shells that can cause an allergic reaction. Cockroaches are a problem in many … Here are some steps you can take to remove cockroaches from your home: Clean often. Pay special attention to carpets, … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… up. If you have come in contact with a substance that causes contact dermatitis (such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac), … Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or … and Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Works Risks Surgery Overview In vacuum aspiration, a doctor uses gentle suction to remove the contents of the uterus. … you stop bleeding. Using pads makes it easier to monitor your bleeding. Cramps similar to menstrual cramps. They help … Infection. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
