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… Colour Changes in Nails On this page: Overview Overview … Green discolouration may be caused by bacterial and fungal infections . Pale white nails may be caused by nutritional …
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… Skin, nails and rashes Last updated June 1, 2021 Learn about some of the different conditions that affect your skin and nails, below. Acne Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for … Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults Changes in Your Nails Colour Changes in Nails Cut That Removes All Layers of …
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… Caring for a Baby's Nails On this page: Overview Overview Babies' nails can be different lengths at birth and grow at … As you bathe your baby, check the length of his or her nails. Trim the nails if they extend beyond his or her …
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… Artificial Nails: Problems and Treatment On this page: Overview Related … the artificial nail is reglued before a thorough cleaning. Fungal nail infection . This can occur when moisture … the artificial nail is reglued before a thorough cleaning. Fungal nail infection . This can occur when moisture …
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… Treating Weak or Brittle Nails On this page: Overview Overview … Home treatment may help repair weak, brittle, or splitting nails. Wear disposable plastic gloves or rubber gloves with … or chemicals. Apply moisturizing lotion directly to your nail. Apply a moisturizer at bedtime. Cover with a white …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause … when germs from the nose and throat are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. They're the most … of ear infection in children. What causes them? Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses. A small tube …
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… Diabetes and Infections On this page: Overview … blood supply, further lowering the body's ability to fight infections and heal wounds. People with high blood sugar from diabetes can be more severely affected by common infections, such as influenza and pneumonia caused by …
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… aureus (staph) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections. Staph bacteria normally live on the skin. They … more serious widespread infection. In the hospital, staph infections are more likely to occur in wounds, burns, or … skin or where tubes enter the body. In the community, these infections are more likely to occur among people who have …
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… weak or ill, these germs can cause very serious—even deadly—infections in any part of the body. The infections are hard to treat because the bacteria can resist … who have been on certain antibiotics, it can cause serious infections. These bacteria can also cause infections in …
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… regular hand washing, which can protect you from many infections including Campylobacter . If you have diarrhea or …