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… bumps, or ingrown hairs, are small, irritated bumps on the skin. They happen after you shave, when strands of hair curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. They cause irritation and pimples. They also may cause … do not cause razor bumps. But they can irritate the skin and should be used only once or twice a week. Removing …
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… fever . Bites from biting flies are painful and may cause a skin infection. Types of insect repellents You can buy many … 10% to 24% DEET should keep most mosquitoes away from your skin. Concerns have been raised about safety, because DEET is quickly absorbed after being applied to the skin. Studies over the past 40 years haven't shown that DEET …
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… is called an incision. You might also get one across the skin between the nostrils. Then the doctor will pull back the skin. Parts of the bones and cartilage under the skin will be removed or reshaped. Then the doctor will put …
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… are usually thick white or coloured cream. They prevent the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They … the back of the neck, and clothing to protect your child's skin. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm with … (SPF 30 or higher). Apply sunscreen generously to exposed skin and re-apply every 2 hours, or after working, swimming, …
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… as cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to …
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… This combination medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (including eczema, fungal skin infections such as ringworm/athlete's foot/jock itch). This product contains 2 … (including eczema, fungal skin infections such as ringworm/athlete's foot/jock itch). This product contains 2 …
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… consists of reddish brown, small, solid, flat or raised skin sores that are less than 2 cm (0.8 in.) across. But the rash may look like other more common skin problems. In people who have darker skin, the sores may be a lighter colour than the skin around …
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… therapies Avoid using cold and heat therapies: On broken skin. While you are sleeping. On your belly if you are … you have poor blood flow or numbness. Directly on your skin. Place a thin cloth between your skin and the cold or heat pack. One way to safely use cold …
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… Rashes are most likely to form in moist areas where skin touches skin, such as the folds of the groin and on the chest and … Protective underwear also can cause rashes or irritate the skin. Or a person may be allergic to the scents in the …
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… and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused by skin exposure to wet, windy, or cold conditions. They can … chili peppers, which contain a substance that irritates the skin, can cause a burning sensation. Radiation burns are … injure your lungs ( inhalation injuries ). Burns injure the skin layers. They can also injure other parts of the body, …
