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… Cut That Removes All Layers of Skin On this page: Overview Overview Cuts may slice off several layers of skin. As long as some of the layers of skin are still in … its own, growing new skin from the edges into the middle Stitching the edges of the wound together, if the wound is …
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… Venous Skin Ulcers: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Venous skin ulcers develop when the lower leg veins are weakened … leads to tissue breakdown. You can prevent or heal a venous skin ulcer by helping your blood circulate back toward your …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Overview Bruises form when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. Blood … restore and maintain flexibility. Some experts recommend switching between hot and cold treatments. Wrap the bruised …
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… Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … and be harder to treat successfully. Skin may become dry and hairless. Or skin may lose color or become easily … treatment is finished. They include: Fatigue. Redness and itching of the skin in the radiation field. Hair loss in the …
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… Curettage and Electrosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … on the extent of surgery. Keep the wound clean and dry. A scab will form over the area. Why It Is Done … on the extent of surgery. Keep the wound clean and dry. A scab will form over the area. Why It Is Done …
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… Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: Comparing Treatments On this page: Overview Overview Most non-melanoma skin cancer can be cured if it is found and treated early. … and disadvantages of common treatments for non-melanoma skin cancer Treatment Advantages Disadvantages Cryosurgery …
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… Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives On this page: Overview … less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be … of the resulting scar will be greatly improved or if stitching is needed to restore function to an injured deep …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started … to your skin, you may sweat less, and your skin may become dry and cracked. Damaged skin gets infected more easily when you have diabetes. Try these tips to help prevent dryness, injury, and other skin problems. See your doctor or …
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… Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Weight gain. Depression. Memory problems. Constipation. Dry skin, brittle nails, and coarse, thinning hair. Not … Weight gain. Depression. Memory problems. Constipation. Dry skin, brittle nails, and coarse, thinning hair. Not …
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… Stretch marks (striae) on abdomen, breasts, and thighs Dry, itchy skin Increased fatigue Muscle cramps in legs, especially at … after a bath or shower Calamine lotion may relieve the itching Severe itching can be a sign of a serious liver …
