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… learn what can trigger her depression, such as a lack of sunlight in winter. Exercise is her medicine now. "I know … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… tissues. This may result in tissue breakdown and venous skin ulcers. What causes it? Venous insufficiency is … sores, or changes in skin colour. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose venous insufficiency by examining your legs and by using a type of ultrasound test (duplex …
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… nitrogen application usually takes less than a minute. Your doctor may trim the wart with a small knife before … is usually not needed but may be used in some cases. Your doctor applies the liquid nitrogen to the wart using a … around the wart can be damaged, scarring may occur, and the skin may take a long time to recover. Cryotherapy can cause …
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… penicillin allergy is an allergic reaction that occurs when your body's immune system overreacts to these antibiotics. … to have this type of reaction if you have had: A positive skin test for a penicillin allergy. Hives that appeared … and slowly increase how much you take. You do this under your doctor's supervision. This lets your immune system "get …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … specific health needs. Uses Tolnaftate is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … health needs. Uses Nystatin is used to treat fungal skin infections. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … known as local anesthetics. This product is used on the skin to prevent pain before certain procedures (such as …
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… as a shot into a muscle, or as a gel or cream rubbed on the skin. Anabolic steroid medicines include testosterone … desire to eat. How is anabolic steroid misuse identified? Your doctor may ask questions about your fitness activities and what kinds of dietary …
Medical tests
… procedure. The doctor will inject numbing medicine in the skin over your bone. He or she will put a needle through your skin and into your bone to reach the bone marrow. You …
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… a rectal prolapse back into place as soon as it occurs. Your doctor will let you know if this is okay to do. Put on disposable gloves, and put lubricating jelly on your finger. Gently push back any tissue that has come out … swelling. Be sure to keep a damp cloth between your skin and the ice pack so that the cold doesn't damage the …
