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… Skin Rashes: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related … for children. Zinc oxide ointment is soothing to irritated skin. Calamine lotion is helpful for contact dermatitis, … for children. Zinc oxide ointment is soothing to irritated skin. Calamine lotion is helpful for contact dermatitis, …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly. This growth causes thick, …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also called atopic dermatitis. It's a skin problem that causes intense itching and a raised rash. … not contagious. You can't catch it from others. In lighter skin, the rash may look pink or red. In darker skin, the …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to damage. The chance of skin damage is higher for people who can't move much, or who …
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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Overview Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of getting skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. People with darker …
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… Cryosurgery for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … Surgery Overview Cryosurgery is the process of destroying a skin cancer (lesion) by freezing it with liquid nitrogen. … using a cotton applicator stick or an aerosol spray. The skin may first be numbed with a local anesthetic . The …
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… Cut That Removes All Layers of Skin On this page: Overview Overview Cuts may slice off several layers of skin. As long as some of the layers of skin are still in place, new skin will form in the bottom of …
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… Venous Skin Ulcers: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Venous skin ulcers develop when the lower leg veins are weakened … leads to tissue breakdown. You can prevent or heal a venous skin ulcer by helping your blood circulate back toward your …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Overview Bruises form when small blood vessels under the skin tear or rupture, most often from a bump or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue colour. As bruises …
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… Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Last updated August 10, 2013 … hands and diaper area, in that order and with attention to skin folds, daily. Try to make bath time relaxed and … off. Oil left on the scalp can cause a buildup of oil and skin known as cradle cap Drying After the bath, place your …
