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… helps decrease the swelling, redness, and itching of the skin that occurs with this condition. Calcipotriene, which … a form of vitamin D. It works by slowing down the growth of skin cells so that they do not build up into thickened, scaly skin patches. This medication should not be used if you have …
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… Basics What is dandruff? Dandruff is a shedding of the skin on the scalp. It leads to white flakes on the head, … What causes it? Dandruff is most often caused by a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis . It can also be … of dandruff include white, oily-looking flakes of dead skin in your hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, …
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… bumps, or ingrown hairs, are small, irritated bumps on the skin. They happen after you shave, when strands of hair curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. They cause irritation and pimples. They also may cause … do not cause razor bumps. But they can irritate the skin and should be used only once or twice a week. Removing …
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… fever . Bites from biting flies are painful and may cause a skin infection. Types of insect repellents You can buy many … 10% to 24% DEET should keep most mosquitoes away from your skin. Concerns have been raised about safety, because DEET is quickly absorbed after being applied to the skin. Studies over the past 40 years haven't shown that DEET …
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… foot? Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a rash on the skin of the foot. It's the most common skin infection caused by a fungus. Athlete's foot can cause … blisters, or softening and breakdown (maceration) of the skin. Itching, burning, or both. Your symptoms may depend on …
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… is called an incision. You might also get one across the skin between the nostrils. Then the doctor will pull back the skin. Parts of the bones and cartilage under the skin will be removed or reshaped. Then the doctor will put …
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… are usually thick white or coloured cream. They prevent the skin from being exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. They … the back of the neck, and clothing to protect your child's skin. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen and lip balm with … (SPF 30 or higher). Apply sunscreen generously to exposed skin and re-apply every 2 hours, or after working, swimming, …
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… as cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to …
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… This combination medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (including eczema, fungal skin infections such as ringworm/athlete's foot/jock itch). … swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the affected skin. This medication should not be used by children younger …
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… consists of reddish brown, small, solid, flat or raised skin sores that are less than 2 cm (0.8 in.) across. But the rash may look like other more common skin problems. In people who have darker skin, the sores may be a lighter colour than the skin around …
