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… Infection from bacteria under your fingernails or on the skin of your hands. Scarring. You can treat itching from the … as often as needed to stay clean and soothe your itchy skin. Always stay with young children when they are in a … or use only a mild soap. Soaps that are made for sensitive skin or recommended for babies are usually mild. Add a …
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… intestine) and cutting the barrier to size. Care for your skin and stoma and watch for skin irritation. You may also irrigate a colostomy, which … adhesives may be used to attach the pouch because a child's skin is more sensitive than an adult's skin. Your wound, …
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… Injuries from cold exposure "Frostnip" usually affects the skin on the face, ears, or fingertips. It may cause numbness or blue-white skin colour for a short time. But normal feeling and colour … tissue damage occurs. Frostbite is freezing of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures …
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… repair. Facial trauma repair. Gender-affirming surgery. Skin cancer removal. Why do people have them done? For many … how much time you spend in the sun. Protect areas of your skin that get the most sun, such as the face, back of the … or surgery. Common Procedures and Surgeries Common cosmetic skin procedures There is a wide range of cosmetic procedures …
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… immediately available, you can try to get warm by making skin-to-skin contact. After removing wet clothes, wrap a blanket or … This is because normal feeling is lost in cold-injured skin, and you may not know when to move away from the heater …
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… cells during radiation therapy may cause side effects. Skin changes Skin changes are common with radiation therapy. The skin in the area of your body that is getting radiation may …
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… of arthritis that sometimes occurs in people who have a skin problem called psoriasis . The arthritis causes joints … may occur before, at the same time, or after you get skin symptoms from psoriasis. Joint and skin symptoms may come and go over time. The joint symptoms …
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… the splint wet. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. If your splint is removable, ask your doctor if you … or occupational therapist for instructions. Splint and skin care If your splint is not to be removed, try blowing … itching. Never stick items under your splint to scratch the skin. Do not use oils or lotions near your splint. If the …
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… with water. Moisture can collect under the cast and cause skin irritation and itching. It can make infection more … can dry it by blowing cool air from a hair dryer. Cast and skin care Try blowing cool air from a hair dryer or fan into … itching. Never stick items under your cast to scratch the skin. Don't use oils or lotions near your cast. If the skin …
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… Overview Rash in teens and adults: Overview Healthy skin provides a barrier between the inside of the body and … environment. A rash means that some change has affected the skin. In many cases, rashes are caused by skin irritation, which can have many causes. A rash is often …
