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… the entire body (systemic). Splitting or tearing of the skin, which may cause scar tissue to form. Problems with the … problems. Damage to blood vessels or nerves under the skin. Scarring of the piercing site. If a sterile technique … there any hives? Hives are raised, red, itchy patches of skin. They usually have red borders and pale centres. They …
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… release of venom when their tentacles come in contact with skin (stinging). Tentacles are long, slender, flexible … with a whip. The welts may last for 1 to 2 weeks, and itchy skin rashes may appear 1 to 4 weeks after the sting. Most … burning pain and redness where the tentacles touched the skin. The affected area develops a red line with small white …
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… vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made by darker skin Season: little or none is made in the winter Sunscreen: …
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… kept as exotic pets. The force of the bite can injure the skin, muscles, joints, or bones. Other problems can occur … A snake or lizard's tooth may break off in a wound. Or a skin infection may occur at the site of the bite. Check Your … there any hives? Hives are raised, red, itchy patches of skin. They usually have red borders and pale centres. They …
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… (arachnids). They bite to fasten themselves onto the skin and feed on blood. Ticks live in the fur and feathers … Removing the tick's head helps prevent an infection in the skin where it bit you. In most cases, removing the tick, … reaction. Symptoms can include any of the following: Skin : hives, swelling (face, lips, tongue), itching, …
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… Shaving Caring for fingernails Caring for feet and toenails Skin care Caring for the skin of an immobile adult Preventing rashes in the groin … Shaving Caring for fingernails Caring for feet and toenails Skin care Caring for the skin of an immobile adult …
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… problems include infection, conditions that affect the skin of the face, and other diseases. Infections Infections … headache, a stiff neck, or paralysis of the facial nerves. Skin conditions Skin conditions that can cause facial problems include: …
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… is caused by tears in the small blood vessels under the skin. Bleeding can also affect the joint (hemarthrosis) or … car crash. Infection. It can occur in a joint or under the skin. An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms at the site of infected tissue. Cellulitis is a skin infection that can cause mild or severe swelling. …
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… are many non-injury causes of toe, foot, or ankle problems. Skin problems Most skin problems that affect your feet are more annoying than … on the bottom of your feet. Patches of thick and tough skin on the heel or ball of your foot: You may have a …
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… Rashes Rashes in the groin area have many causes, such as ringworm or yeast (cutaneous candidiasis). Most rashes can … frozen peas or corn may work as a cold pack. Protect your skin from frostbite by placing a cloth between the ice and … Rashes Rashes in the groin area have many causes, such as ringworm or yeast (cutaneous candidiasis). Most rashes can …
