2097 results found
Medications
… health needs. Uses Vemurafenib is used to treat a type of skin cancer (melanoma). It is also used to treat a rare type … or gets worse. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … the dust from the tablets. Side Effects Hair loss, dry skin, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, swelling of …
Health topics
… the area. If the barb of the fish hook has not entered the skin, pull the tip of the hook back out. If the barb is embedded in the skin, first try the string-pull method . If medical help is … not available and the fish hook is deeply embedded in the skin, try the advance-and-cut method . If medical help is …
Health topics
… Your doctor will make several tiny cuts (incisions) in the skin. The varicose veins are removed through the cuts. … lead to other problems. But it might cause short-term skin colour change, infection, pain, and tiny red spider veins. Phlebectomy can help improve how the skin looks after treatment. footnote 1 But it's less likely …
Health topics
… formula VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: …
Health topics
… by another health problem, such as an infection or a skin problem. The vulva is the genital area outside the body … possible causes for your pain, such as an infection or a skin problem. During the examination, your doctor may use a … is and how bad it is. If your doctor sees a problem or any skin changes, you may need more tests. Your urine, blood, or …
Medical tests
… bilirubin measurements. When bilirubin levels are high, the skin and whites of the eyes may look yellow (jaundice). … drops of blood are collected from the baby's heel. The skin of the heel is first cleaned with alcohol and then … bilirubin levels when it is placed gently against the skin. With this device, there may be no need to puncture the …
Health topics
… loss is many shots of corticosteroids into the scalp or skin, about 1 cm (0.4 in.) apart, every 4 to 6 weeks. … topical corticosteroids that are applied to the affected skin. Minoxidil (Rogaine) may be used along with topical … looks and feels like tar, and it can irritate and stain the skin. So anthralin is applied to bare patches on the scalp …
Health topics
… a person regularly is an important way to help keep their skin healthy. It can help prevent infections, and it's a … week. Bathing more often may put the person at risk for skin problems, such as sores. Let the person clean themself … wipes). "No-tears" or no-rinse shampoo. Body lotion for dry skin. A waterproof mat or sheet to keep the bed dry. A table …
Health topics
… anthrax. But people can get anthrax from handling animal skins or products made out of animal skins from parts of the world where anthrax is more common. … bacteria. There are three types of infection: Cutaneous (skin) anthrax . This can occur when spores enter your body …
Medications
… stinging, itching, irritation, redness, discoloration, dry skin, hair loss, headache, or acne may occur when this … any serious side effects, including: stretch marks (striae) skin thinning/discoloration excessive hair growth small red bumps on the skin (folliculitis) Skin infections can become worse when …
