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… Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Last updated August 10, 2013 … hands and diaper area, in that order and with attention to skin folds, daily.  Try to make bath time relaxed and playful. Smile, make eye contact, sing, and talk with your baby.  To prevent burns, …
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Contact Lenses On this page: Treatment Overview What To … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Contact lenses are small plastic or silicone discs shaped to … the lens you need. Your prescription may change over time. Contacts are placed directly on the eye, where they float on …
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Contact us You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get … or nurse practitioner in British Columbia online or by contacting 8-1-1 . Image Registered nurses 24 hours a day, 7 … hard of hearing People who are deaf and hard of hearing can contact 8-1-1 using Video Relay Services (VRS), or …
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… Radiation Therapy for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect … other types of therapy to treat aggressive or recurrent skin cancer. What To Expect Recovery time may vary depending … therapy may be used: If you are older than 60. For skin cancers that are too large or deep to be treated with …
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… Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes On this page: Overview Overview Common skin changes during pregnancy include stretch marks, darkening of parts of the skin, and tiny reddish, purplish, or dark areas on the skin. …
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… Curettage and Electrosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Surgery Overview Curettage is the process of scraping skin with a spoon-shaped tool (curette) to remove skin tissue. Electrosurgery is the burning of skin tissue …
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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 … less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be …
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… more information, visit the Ministry of Health website or contact Fair PharmaCare Registration toll free at …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started … high blood sugar levels have damaged nerves that go to your skin, you may sweat less, and your skin may become dry and cracked. Damaged skin gets infected …