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… can pressure injuries be prevented? Relieve pressure on the skin Relieving and spreading out pressure is the most … or lotions to keep skin soft and keep it from getting too dry. Dry skin is more easily damaged. If you have problems with …
Medications
… needs. Uses Trimeprazine is an antihistamine used to reduce itching from allergies, hives, eczema, and other causes … stomach upset, blurred vision, decreased coordination, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. These effects may decrease … interfere with certain laboratory tests (including allergy skin test), possibly causing false test results. Make sure …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and … Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get … Do not use with any other antihistamines applied to the skin (such as diphenhydramine cream, ointment, spray) …
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… used in products to treat acne . These products work by drying up whiteheads, blackheads , and pimples and causing the top layer of your skin to peel. Skin care products that have AHAs are … often if you notice that your skin becomes very red or very dry. Using skin care products with AHAs will make your skin …
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… of small blisters on the lip and around the mouth. The skin around the blisters is often red, swollen, and sore. … (HSV) . HSV usually enters the body through a break in the skin around or inside the mouth. Cold sores can easily … time. Topical creams or ointments. They may reduce pain, itching, and healing time. To prevent recurring cold sores, …
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… non-prescription acne treatments. When you apply it to your skin, it dries up whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples. It … often if you notice that your skin becomes very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub … often if you notice that your skin becomes very red or very dry. You'll find salicylic acid mainly in pads that you rub …
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… reaction. Small doses of allergens are injected under the skin. Over time, allergy shots can reduce the severity of … very small amount of the insect venom is injected under the skin. At first, you get one or more shots about once a week. … Some people may have large local reactions that include itching, hives, or swelling of the skin near where you had …
Medical tests
… to help diagnose cystic fibrosis . Normally, sweat on the skin surface contains very little chloride. People with … in the area under the pad that contained the medicine. A dry gauze pad, paper collection pad, or special tubing is … in the area under the pad that contained the medicine. A dry gauze pad, paper collection pad, or special tubing is …
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… pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or face), itching, warmth, redness, rash, pale or blue-coloured skin Stomach : vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain or diarrhea …
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… need to take it for 3 to 6 months. This medicine unclogs skin pores and shrinks oil glands. It can reduce the scars … have some of the less serious side effects. These include dry skin, dry mouth, chapped lips, nosebleeds, dry eyes, and trouble …
