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… person in the mouth and teeth can cut or puncture the skin over the knuckles. This is commonly called a "fight bite." Tissues under the skin may be damaged, and an infection can develop. Bites … likely to become infected. Not damaging to tissue under the skin. Check Your Symptoms Have you been bitten by an animal …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a … infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Butenafine is an …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat certain skin diseases (such as atopic dermatitis). It works by … reducing redness, itching, crusting, and swelling of the skin sores. This medication is a combination of an … if you have any questions. Clean and pat dry the affected skin areas before applying the medication. Gently massage a …
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… the lice can cause a rash or small bluish spots on your skin. The spots may last for some time, even after all lice … after the first treatment, or if you have any signs of a skin infection. Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What …
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… or other material. Silicone breast forms can make your skin feel hot and sweaty. Fiberfill or foam. These are … forms. Some breast forms can be attached directly to the skin, using special glue or tape. They can stay on for … reconstructive surgery. Breast forms that are glued to your skin can make your skin feel very warm. Some women find that …
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… correct dose. Avoid getting any of the suspension on your skin or in your eyes. If contact occurs, wash the affected skin area or rinse your eyes with water. Consult your … time each day. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are …
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… is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as melanoma skin cancer, cancer in the colon or rectum). Encorafenib … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … abdominal pain, joint pain or swelling, dry/itching skin, constipation, or dizziness may occur. If any of these …
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… injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower and deeper than a … a wound caused by a sharp, pointed object going through the skin. Puncture wounds are deeper and narrower than cuts. Yes … No Wound on extremity For an arm or leg wound, is the skin below the wound (farther down the limb) blue, pale, or …
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… doctor will first insert a temporary electrode through the skin (percutaneously) to give the treatment a trial run. The … your doctor can implant a permanent stimulator under your skin. This is typically done using a local anesthetic and a sedative . The stimulator itself is implanted under the skin and the small coated wires (leads) are inserted under …
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… for the first 6 hours. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack, and press firmly against all the … at a time, and do not fall asleep with the ice on your skin. When not using ice, keep a cool, wet cloth on the bite … such as Solarcaine, may help relieve pain. If your skin reacts to the spray, stop using it. Hydrocortisone …
