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… radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and …
Healthy eating
… that triggers allergic reactions. They can affect the skin, the respiratory tract (for breathing), the … Food sensitivity is a general term. It can be used for many conditions that can cause symptoms after eating certain … two main types of food allergy tests available. They are skin prick tests and food-specific IgE antibody blood tests. …
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… Health Problems Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Pubic Lice Rashes or Sores in the Groin Stages of Syphilis Syphilis Reproductive Health and Genital Conditions Female Genital Problems and Injuries Male Genital … GnRH-A Therapy? Vaginal Fistula Vaginal Pessaries Vaginal Rashes and Sores VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture Also see Women's …
Medications
… adults) of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer) due to this medication or due to your medical … ask a doctor about immunizations/vaccinations for their newborn babies. It is unknown if this drug passes into … except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use. Conditions of Use: The information in this database is …
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… Useful resources Breastfeeding Growth and development, newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: …
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… Vulvodynia On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What … by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the genital area outside the body … possible causes for your pain, such as an infection or a skin problem. During the examination, your doctor may use a …
Medications
… your child receives, it will be given either under the skin or into the muscle of the upper arm. Vaccines are … your child should avoid being in the same room with newborn babies (especially if born prematurely), pregnant … except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use. Conditions of Use: The information in this database is …
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… hypospadias usually does not cause symptoms, especially in newborns and young children. If it's more severe, a person … opening in the head of the penis, and reconstructing the skin of the area around the urethral opening. The foreskin … hypospadias usually does not cause symptoms, especially in newborns and young children. If it's more severe, a person …
Medical tests
… to help diagnose cystic fibrosis . Normally, sweat on the skin surface contains very little chloride. People with … done after a baby tests positive for cystic fibrosis on a newborn screening test. It also may be used to test people … isn't in the normal range may still be normal for you. Many conditions can change chloride levels. Your doctor will …
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… One leg that seems shorter than the other. Extra folds of skin on the inside of the thighs. A hip joint that moves … How is it diagnosed? It is usually diagnosed during a newborn's physical examination. A doctor will move the … Development, Ages 1 to 12 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Hip …
