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… Cold Temperature Exposure On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" usually affects the skin on the face, ears, or fingertips. It may cause numbness … by cold temperatures. But it does occur in snow conditions. Sunlight reflecting off the snow can cause a corneal injury …
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… the appearance of fine wrinkles and to smooth rough facial skin. Tretinoin is made from vitamin A and is sometimes … redness, and peeling of the skin. It may also increase your sensitivity to sunlight and make you more likely to get sunburned. Be sure …
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… Overview Overview When you first get your cast A cast protects a broken bone or other injury. … with water. Moisture can collect under the cast and cause skin irritation and itching. It can make infection more … up your muscle strength and tone as much as you can while protecting your injured limb or joint. Your doctor may want …
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… or other injury. If you have a removable splint, follow your doctor's instructions and only remove the splint if … the splint wet. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. If your splint is removable, ask your doctor if you … up your muscle strength and tone as much as you can while protecting your injured limb. Your doctor may want you to …
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… Rash, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Check Your Symptoms Overview Healthy skin is a barrier between the inside of the body and the … fever, body aches, and stiffness. A rash that looks like a sunburn along with a fever of 38.9°C (102°F) or higher. This …
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… have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's eyes should be examined by an eye … that reduces glare or use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) … rays from the sun can cause eye damage, as well as harm the skin. Sunglasses are recommended for children and adults. To …
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… of arthritis that sometimes occurs in people who have a skin problem called psoriasis . The arthritis causes joints … Psoriatic arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints, such as in the fingers and toes. Other joints … There is no specific test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Your doctor may do a physical examination to look for …
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… Burns and Electric Shock On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can … a burning sensation. Radiation burns are caused by the sun, tanning booths, sunlamps, X-rays, or radiation therapy …
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… blackheads , and pimples and causing the top layer of your skin to peel. Skin care products that have AHAs are … (UV) light. Be sure to protect your skin from the sun and other sources of UV light. Acne …
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… Health Tools How It Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Nausea. Vomiting. Light-coloured stools. Dark urine. Yellow skin and eyes (jaundice). How is it diagnosed? A blood test … drink. If you have itchy skin, keep cool, stay out of the sun, and wear cotton clothing. Talk to your doctor about …