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… Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … vulva . One of the most common causes of a rash is genital skin irritation. This may occur when soap is not rinsed off … No Possible fever Do you have a rash that looks like a sunburn? Yes Sunburn-like rash No Sunburn-like rash Do you …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … heavy bleeding, missed periods) dark urine yellowing eyes/skin This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes … cause blotchy, dark areas on your face and skin (melasma). Sunlight may worsen this effect. Limit your time in the sun. …
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… allergies is a series of allergy shots given to reduce your sensitivity to allergens that cause an allergic … reaction. Small doses of allergens are injected under the skin. Over time, allergy shots can reduce the severity of your reaction to allergens. To treat allergies to insect …
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… of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, … In rare cases, it may be spread through small breaks in the skin when handling a wild mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot catch the disease from your domestic pet. In North America, there is no evidence …
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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 … lidocaine and prilocaine. It is used on normal, unbroken skin to prevent pain before certain procedures such as …
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… help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. … Drug and alcohol use problems. Other health information. Your local provincial health information line provides …
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… action and telling someone who can help can prevent harm to yourself and others. It also will protect another teen with … such as a family member, counsellor, or teacher, about your concerns and ask for help. If you are worried about … you. Do not resort to violence or use a weapon to protect yourself. Don't try to deal with situation by yourself. Ask …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … ( thrombophlebitis ). A blood clot near the surface of the skin may cause only minor problems. But a clot in a deep …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … right away if you have any serious side effects, including: skin discoloration eye/vision changes signs of liver disease … This medication may make you more sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and …
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… and Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … such as Ménière's disease or an acoustic neuroma . A skin reaction (dermatitis) on the outside of the ear or in … yourself. Use ice to reduce swelling from a minor injury or sunburn. Apply it for 15 minutes 3 or 4 times a day during …