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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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… An ingrown toenail is a toenail that has grown into the skin instead of over it. This usually happens to the big … rounding the edge of the nail can cause it to grow into the skin. Wearing shoes or socks that don't fit well can also … press the nail into the toe and cause it to grow into the skin. You can get an ingrown toenail if you hurt your toe, …
Medications
… the foil packet until just before use. Wash and completely dry hands before touching the capsules. Be sure to inhale … (tremor), nausea, headache, dizziness, nervousness, dry mouth, stomach upset, tiredness, trouble sleeping, or … symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Cuts are open wounds through the skin. Normally the skin is under slight, constant tension as it covers the body. A cut is a forceful injury to the skin. Many people cut themselves with household items, work …
Medical tests
… home. To collect the sample, you need to: Pass stool into a dry container. Either solid or liquid stools can be … side effects—such as heavy eyelids, trouble speaking, a dry mouth, or blurred vision—may last for several hours … home. To collect the sample, you need to: Pass stool into a dry container. Either solid or liquid stools can be …
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… themselves on the toilet or potty? Is your child is staying dry for several hours? Can your child follow simple 1 or 2 … them at night for a long time after they routinely stay dry. Others are so sure of themselves that they refuse to …
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… side effects—such as heavy eyelids, trouble speaking, a dry mouth, or blurred vision—may last for several hours … after the test. After the test, you may have a tickling, dry throat; slight hoarseness; or a mild sore throat. These … side effects—such as heavy eyelids, trouble speaking, a dry mouth, or blurred vision—may last for several hours …
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… breathing: Breathing slightly faster than normal Normal skin colour Symptoms of moderate trouble breathing: … inward instead of expanding outward when you breathe in. Skin colour that is pale to slightly grey, or lacy purple … Using your neck, chest, and belly muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward …
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… affected area. Avoid areas where the bone is close to the skin, such as right over your kneecap, the point of your … bag over the area, so the ice is not directly touching the skin. To try this, hold the plastic in place with one hand … hand. If the ice melts down so the cup is touching your skin, peel more of the cup off. Continue for about 7 to 10 …
