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… are finished. Follow these steps to clean up diarrhea. From skin Wear disposable gloves. Use damp paper towels or wet wipes to wipe up the stool off the skin, and put the used paper towels or wet wipes in a … is needed, use only a mild soap. If there's a rash on the skin, do not clean the skin with wet wipes that have alcohol …
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… infection. Your doctor may have used stitches, staples, skin glue, or tape strips to close the incision. You will … and not a cause for concern. Caring for stitches, staples, skin glue, or adhesive strips Stitches or staples normally … cause some redness and swelling where the stitch enters the skin, along with mild irritation and itching. Your stitches …
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… wounds that carry ink into the different levels of the skin. At first, the tattoo may be swollen. There may be some … may prevent health problems or damage to your tattoo. Minor skin reactions ( contact dermatitis ) or serious allergic … to completely remove a tattoo and restore your normal skin colour and texture. Health Canada recommends that you …
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… need to be checked by your doctor. Problems with the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis. Conditions that make it hard … area Rashes in the groin area have many causes, such as ringworm or yeast (cutaneous candidiasis). Most rashes can … area Rashes in the groin area have many causes, such as ringworm or yeast (cutaneous candidiasis). Most rashes can …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Healthy skin is a barrier between the inside of the body and the … environment. A rash means that some change has affected the skin. In most cases, a rash is a minor problem or is part of … soaps used to wash cloth diapers. Impetigo . This bacterial skin infection is caused by strep or staph bacteria. Heat …
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… cramps. Raised, red, itchy bumps called hives and red skin. These symptoms often occur with other symptoms of a … great numbers. Reaction to bee stings can range from minor skin swelling and redness to a serious allergic reaction. … its belly in a circular pattern at multiple sites. A large skin reaction with swelling and redness that spreads away …
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… and can become severe. Lupus may cause problems with your skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, nerves, or blood cells. … having joint pain or swelling (arthritis) , a fever, and a skin rash . You may have mouth sores and hair loss. Over … lupus. Your doctor will check for lupus by examining you, asking you questions about your symptoms and past health, and …
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… A syphilis test may be done on a sample of blood, sore, skin, or spinal fluid, depending on which type of test is … to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. Sore or skin sample A sample of fluid or tissue may be taken from an … needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Sore or skin sample You may feel some discomfort when fluid is …
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… poisons and other toxins in the insect's venom enter your skin. It's normal to have some swelling, redness, pain, and … These are more likely to cause breathing problems than skin problems. You may be allergic to your pet's dead skin (dander), urine, dried saliva, or hair. Allergies to …
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… Doctors usually find latent TB by doing a tuberculin skin test. During the skin test, a doctor or nurse will inject TB antigens under your skin. If you have TB bacteria in your body, within 2 days …