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Medications
… Clobetasol is used by adults to treat moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. Clobetasol reduces the swelling, itching … or pharmacist. This shampoo should be used only on the scalp. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth. Do not … by your doctor. Apply a thin film of shampoo to your dry scalp by squeezing the bottle directly over the affected …
Medications
… treat head lice, tiny insects that infest and irritate your scalp. It belongs to a class of drugs known as pyrethrins. … treating head lice, apply this medication to the hair and scalp only. First wash hair with your regular shampoo, but … applying this medication. Completely cover the hair and scalp with the medicine (especially behind the ears and on …
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… forms a new hair shaft. Most (90%) of the hair on your scalp is in a growing phase that lasts from 2 to 6 years. … stage between anagen and telogen. Less than 1% of your scalp hair is in this phase. The telogen stage is the rest … behaviour in which a person pulls hair out of the scalp, eyelashes, or eyebrows. There is usually mounting …
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… itchy. Other rashes in groin or genital area Jock itch (ringworm of the skin of the groin) Scabies caused by tiny … itchy. Other rashes in groin or genital area Jock itch (ringworm of the skin of the groin) Scabies caused by tiny …
Medical tests
… (MS) . Conducting gel and electrodes are applied to the scalp. The location will depend on the type of response … are applied to the rear (occipital region) of the scalp over the brain areas that register visual stimuli. … (MS) . Conducting gel and electrodes are applied to the scalp. The location will depend on the type of response …
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… colour or texture. Managing hair loss on your head Your scalp may be tender or sore while you are losing your hair … Here are some ways to take special care of your hair and scalp. Use a mild shampoo and a soft hair brush. Try to … a sunscreen, sunblock, hat, scarf, or wig to protect your scalp from the sun. You may feel more comfortable leaving …
Medical tests
… a specific part of the body, such as from the back of the scalp by the neck or from the pubic area. Hair samples are … of the hair closest to the skin. Hair close to the skin or scalp includes the most recent growth, which provides the … in.) long and should include the new growth closest to the scalp. Put the clippings in a plastic bag and seal it. Send …
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… away from the body. We lose 50% of our body heat from our scalp and our face. Wide brimmed hats used for sun … away from the body. We lose 50% of our body heat from our scalp and our face. Wide brimmed hats used for sun …
Medications
… which are tiny insects that can infest and irritate the scalp (head lice), the pubic area (crabs), or the body. This … as near an open window). Apply this drug to the hair and scalp once, thoroughly covering the affected area. Using a small amount of water, work the product into the hair and scalp to form a lather. Leave on for about 10 minutes or as …
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… or skin-coloured scaly patches. They are most common on the scalp, face, neck, hands, and forearms. Your doctor can … magnifying lens to look for growths, moles, or lesions. The scalp is checked by parting the hair. If there is a chance … or skin-coloured scaly patches. They are most common on the scalp, face, neck, hands, and forearms. Your doctor can …
