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… that triggers allergic reactions. They can affect the skin, the respiratory tract (for breathing), the … two main types of food allergy tests available. They are skin prick tests and food-specific IgE antibody blood tests. Skin prick tests measure whether a food-specific IgE …
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… TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look for TB infection. The test tells you … are sleeping or awake. For more information about TB skin testing, visit HealthLinkBC File #51d Tuberculosis (TB) …
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… Yersinia Toxoplasma Rabies Bartonella Psittacosis Tinea or ringworm Roundworms Tapeworms Hookworms You may also come … in their mouths before washing their hands Avoid any direct skin contact with animal feces, vomit, urine or saliva Do …
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… marks (striae) on abdomen, breasts, and thighs Dry, itchy skin Increased fatigue Muscle cramps in legs, especially at … purple to tan or white and will be harder to see Dry, itchy skin If you to use soap, try one made with glycerin Avoid long, hot baths Apply oils or lotions to keep your skin moisturized, especially after a bath or shower Calamine …
Medical tests
… Information Test Overview Allergy testing involves having a skin or blood test to find out what substance, or allergen , may trigger an allergic response in a person. Skin tests are usually done because they are rapid, … than blood tests, but either type of test may be used. Skin tests A small amount of a suspected allergen is placed …
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… Magnet, or Object With Lead Swallowed or Inhaled Objects Skin injuries and problems Animal and Human Bites Blister …
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… Basics What is actinic keratosis? Actinic keratosis is a skin growth caused by sun damage. It can turn into skin cancer, but this isn't common. Actinic keratoses, also called solar keratoses, are small red, brown, or skin-coloured scaly patches. They are most common on the …
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… radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and …
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… how to treat and prevent common problems, such as irritated skin. When you have an ostomy, urine leaves your body … the stoma to collect the urine and is held to your skin with an adhesive. Pouching systems may be one-piece or … The barrier fits around the stoma and sticks to your skin. In a one-piece system, the pouch and barrier are a …
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… (say "hih-drad-uh-NY-tus sup-yur-uh-TY-vuh") is a skin condition that causes lumps on the skin. The lumps look like pimples or boils. They usually occur in areas where skin rubs against skin, such as the armpit, the buttocks, or …
