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Medications
… decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can cause a serious blood … care professional. This drug may also be used for other skin and wound infections (such as skin ulcers). How To Use Read the Patient Information …
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… don't treat Lyme disease, it can lead to problems with your skin, joints, heart, and nervous system. What causes it? … prevent it? To help prevent Lyme disease, cover up as much skin as you can when you will be in wooded or grassy areas. … disease goes untreated, it can lead to problems with your skin, joints, nervous system, and heart. The problems often …
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… about herpes. For many people, herpes is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. … it spread? Herpes is passed from person-to-person by direct skin-to-skin contact with a person who has the virus (e.g., through …
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… for just the first week or so since longer use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not to scratch blisters. Scratching may cause a skin infection. If you have trouble sleeping because of the … may help. Some home care medicines applied to the skin can make the rash worse, rather than help. These …
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… great numbers. Reaction to bee stings can range from minor skin swelling and redness to a serious allergic reaction. … allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) A toxic reaction A large skin reaction with swelling and redness that spreads away … joints, such as from the elbow to the shoulder. Signs of a skin infection Serum sickness Insect …
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… without a prescription. It is commonly used to treat skin inflammation and itching. Precautions Carefully read … use hydrocortisone cream on weeping, scraped, or infected skin. Avoid getting the cream in the eyes. Use very … Side effects Burning Increased itching Increase in rash Skin infection If side effects occur, stop using the cream. …
Medications
… needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as insect bites, poison oak/ivy, … product that is best for you. Use this medication on the skin only. However, do not use it on the face or underarms … occur. Acne, unusual hair growth, small red bumps on the skin (folliculitis), skin thinning/discoloration, or stretch …
Medical tests
… Core needle biopsy. Your doctor makes a small cut in the skin and inserts a needle with a special tip to remove … biopsy. Fine needle breast biopsy Your doctor numbs your skin with a shot of numbing medicine where the biopsy needle … When the area is numb, a needle is put through your skin into your breast tissue to take a sample. The needle is …
Medical tests
… of bone can be removed by: Inserting a needle through the skin and directly into the bone ( closed or needle biopsy ). … also may be given. Making a cut (incision) through the skin to expose an area of the bone ( open biopsy ). General … to get the biopsy samples from bones that are close to the skin surface and away from any internal organs or large …
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… collecting germs. And having a clean mask helps keep your skin clean so it's less likely to get irritated. Avoid bad … for a long time. So make sure you drink enough. Prevent skin problems. Wash your face daily to help keep your skin from getting itchy or irritated. Dry your face gently. …
