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… Information Overview Birthmarks are coloured marks on the skin that are present at birth or develop shortly after … or purple. Some birthmarks appear on the surface of the skin, some are raised above the surface of the skin, and some are located under the skin. Most birthmarks …
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… (reduction mammoplasty) removes some of the tissue and skin from the breasts to reshape and reduce the size of the breasts. It can also make the area of dark skin surrounding the nipple (areola) smaller. Sometimes … If most of the breast is fatty tissue and if excess skin isn't a problem, liposuction alone may be enough for …
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… bottom of the foot, protect it with a doughnut-shaped moleskin pad . Leave the area over the blister open. Don't drain … a blister: Carefully smooth the flap over the tender skin and keep the area as clean as possible. Don't remove … there is pus or the area looks infected. If the flap of skin over a blister is very dirty or has torn, gently wash …
Medical tests
… hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. Gel is applied to the skin to help the sound waves pass through. The transducer will be pressed against the gel on your skin. It will be moved across your skin several times. You need to be very still while the test …
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… is important for successful breastfeeding. Having your baby skin-to-skin with you is the ideal way to start. It helps your baby … VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours …
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… that comes in a cream that you apply directly to your skin (topical analgesic). It has been found to relieve joint … from osteoarthritis in some people when rubbed into the skin over affected joints. footnote 1 To be beneficial, the … use this topical cream, apply it to just a small area of skin to make sure there is no allergic reaction. Even people …
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… Copperheads may leave distinctive double marks on the skin. They leave one, two, or three puncture marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks. A copperhead has: … Severe, immediate pain with rapid swelling. Bruising of the skin. Trouble breathing. Changes in heart rate or rhythm. A …
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… toes before you tape them together. This helps protect the skin. Your injured toe may need to be buddy-taped for 2 to 4 … doctor has shown you how to change the tape. Protect the skin by putting something soft, such as felt or foam, … before you tape them together. Never tape the toes together skin-to-skin. Your broken toe may need to be buddy-taped for …
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… than activity alone, especially for women. Protect your skin. Most skin cancer is caused by too much sun. To protect yourself … clothing. Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen on any exposed skin, even when it's cloudy. Use SPF 30 or higher. Wear …
Medications
… The most common serious infections include pneumonia and skin infections. The risk for infections may be higher if … that doesn't go away, fever, chills, cough, non-healing skin sores, painful/frequent urination, white patches in … or on your tongue). You should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test before and during treatment with this medication. …
