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Health topics
… (SIDS) Sun safety Babies have delicate, sensitive skin that’s easily damaged by sun. Learn how to care for your baby’s skin. Sun safety babies for their first year Shaken baby …
Medications
… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat a skin condition called eczema (atopic dermatitis). … This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor, usually once every 2 or 4 … the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject through clothes. Do not inject into skin …
Medications
… the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into areas of skin that are tender, bruised, red, or hard. Avoid injecting into skin areas with scars or stretch marks. Inject this …
Medications
… pharmacist. This medication is given by injection under the skin as directed by your doctor, usually once every 2 or 4 … do not use the liquid. Inject this medication under the skin of the thigh, abdomen, or upper arm as directed by your … the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into skin that is bruised, swollen, …
Medications
… the injection site each time to lessen injury under the skin. Do not inject into areas of skin that are tender, bruised, red, or hard. Avoid injecting into skin areas with scars or stretch marks. Inject this …
Medical tests
… in the breast, nipple discharge, or dimpling of the skin on one area of the breast. Find an area of suspicious … ointments near or on your breasts. The residue left on your skin by these substances may interfere with the X-rays. How … but rarely painful. If you have sensitive or fragile skin or a skin condition, let the technician know before you …
Health topics
… example, you may want to use a mirror to help check your skin for growths or changes or to make it easier to see what … thermometers have a small "cup" that is moved across the skin over the artery in the forehead. When used correctly, … the mouth or rectum. A patch form can be used on a baby's skin to measure temperature for 48 hours straight. These …
HealthLinkBC files
… are tiny insects that can bite or burrow part way into your skin and draw blood out before dropping off. They can carry … bite. Check your whole body for ticks, including folds of skin. If you find a tick attached to your skin, the best way to remove it is by grasping it with a …
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… rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows your body to cool … range from mild to severe. They include: Pale, cool, moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially … confusion and decreased mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of heat stroke) Seizures …
Health topics
… using heat or cold treatment: Don't apply heat or cold to skin that may be red or tender from radiation treatment. Don't apply heat to an area where the skin is broken or injured. Heat can increase bleeding. Don't apply heat or cold packs directly to bare skin. Put a thin towel or pillowcase between the pack and …
