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Medications
… right away if you have any serious side effects, including: nail problems (such as nail pain/bleeding, lifting off the nail bed, changes in color or texture, infected skin around …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat skin infections. It is an antibiotic that works by stopping the … repeated periods may result in a new infection (such as a fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice signs … repeated periods may result in a new infection (such as a fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice signs …
Medical tests
… from the ear or eye, from open or closed sores, or from nails and hair. Why It Is Done A skin or wound culture is … from the ear or eye, from open or closed sores, or from nails and hair. Why It Is Done A skin or wound culture is …
Health topics
… of the scalp may be caused by: Damage to the hair from infections. Cradle cap , an oily, yellow crusting on a … condition called eczema . Dandruff can also be caused by a fungal infection . Seasonal changes can make dandruff worse. … most common in school-age children. Ringworm . This is a fungal infection of the outer layer of the scalp and in the …
Health topics
… of the bathtub or shower Keep all medications, cosmetics, nail polish, mouthwash, hairspray, hair dye, and cleansers … after use Keep sharp objects like razors, scissors, and nail files out of reach and locked up Use a non skid bathmat …
Healthy eating
… quality of life and health. It increases the chance of skin infections, and it can also be painful. Itching and … Temperature extremes, including hot and cold, dry air Skin Infections Children with eczema often have more bacteria on … to help control my child's eczema? Keep your child's finger nails short and clean. This can help prevent an infection if …
Health topics
… covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Don't bite your nails or cuticles, as this may spread warts from one finger … covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Don't bite your nails or cuticles. This may spread warts from one finger to … covered with a bandage or athletic tape. Don't bite your nails or cuticles, as this may spread warts from one finger …
Health topics
… a tick that is stuck to your skin with petroleum jelly, nail polish, gasoline, or rubbing alcohol. Burn the tick … a tick that is stuck to your skin with petroleum jelly, nail polish, gasoline, or rubbing alcohol. Burn the tick …
Health topics
… Stages of Infection Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread Preventing infections HIV: Preventing Infections HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV HIV: Tips for Caregivers to …
HealthLinkBC files
… get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound infections. Sometimes, SA can cause serious infections in your blood, lungs or other tissues. …