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… a chickenpox infection. Sometimes there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? … is group A streptococcus. These bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many … These bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully …
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… 1 or 2 times a day with soap and water. Don't scrub your skin too much, because that can irritate it. Dry your skin well after bathing. Use a deodorant with … before bed. Wear clothing made of material that lets your skin breathe. Cotton, wool, silk, and linen are good …
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… in the breast or other factors, you may be able to have a skin-sparing or nipple-sparing mastectomy. Skin-sparing mastectomy leaves most of the skin that was over the breast, except for the nipple and the …
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… the appearance of fine wrinkles and to smooth rough facial skin. Tretinoin is made from vitamin A and is sometimes … include dryness, excessive redness, and peeling of the skin. It may also increase your sensitivity to sunlight and … you more likely to get sunburned. Be sure to protect your skin from exposure to the sun (or any other source of UV …
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… Leg venous stasis and ulcers Venous stasis: Your skin thickens and looks shiny or scaly, your hair might also fall out, your skin may also turn brown or reddish. Ulcers: Injuries to … legs cause fluid to constantly ooze out of cuts in your skin. Can predispose to cellulitis, infection of the skin …
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… for breast cancer are: Feeling very tired (fatigue). Skin changes in the treated area. The skin may be red, dry, and sore. Toward the end of treatment, the skin may become moist and "weepy." Swelling in the treated …
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… When diapering and cleaning a baby boy: Do not pull the foreskin back when cleaning the penis. Wash the area well and … Irritation from dampness caused by urine or stool on the skin Allergic reaction to soaps, perfumes, or oils that touch the skin Yeast infection spread from the mouth or from stool. A …
Medications
… to temporarily relieve itching and pain caused by minor skin irritation such as minor burns/cuts/scrapes, sunburn, … drugs known as local anesthetics. It works by numbing the skin to block the feelings of pain and itching. This product may also contain other ingredients including skin protectants (such as calamine, zinc acetate, zinc …
Medical tests
… (surgical) biopsy. Your doctor will make a small cut in the skin and remove a lymph node. If more than one lymph node is … When the area is numb, the needle is put through the skin and into the lymph node. You must lie still while the … inserted. When the area is numb, a small cut is made in the skin. A needle with a special tip is put through the skin …
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… is blepharitis? Blepharitis (say "bleh-fuh-RY-tus") is a skin problem that affects the eyelids and lashes. It may be caused by bacteria or by other skin conditions such as dandruff, skin allergies, or eczema. If you have blepharitis, you're …
