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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … severe stomach/abdominal pain dark urine yellowing eyes/skin mental/mood changes (such as new/worsening depression, … legs, eyes, lungs) high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer) blood …
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… fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots may form patches, usually on parts of the … the face. The spots can be lighter or darker than the skin around them. What causes it? Tinea versicolor is caused … to person. Having an impaired immune system may increase your chance of getting this rash. What are the symptoms? …
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… this page: Overview Overview Your nutrition needs increase during pregnancy. Your body … include fish that are low in mercury, poultry without skin, low-fat milk products, and beans and peas (legumes). … include fish that are low in mercury, poultry without skin, low-fat milk products, and beans and peas (legumes). …
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… a few times a day. Too much wetting and drying will dry the skin, which can increase itching. Keep cool, and stay out of … worse. Add a handful of oatmeal (ground to a powder) to your bath. Or you can try an oatmeal bath product, such as … Don't wear wool and synthetic fabrics next to your skin. Use gentle soaps on your skin. Examples are Basis, …
Medical tests
… to help diagnose cystic fibrosis . Normally, sweat on the skin surface contains very little chloride. People with … , medicine that causes a person to sweat is applied to the skin (usually on the arm or thigh). The sweat is then … test can be done at any age. It may be done as soon as your baby is 10 days old, but it is often done when a baby …
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… home treatment measures, but they may help relieve your burn symptoms. Soak a facecloth in water to make a cool … an oatmeal bath product, such as Aveeno. Do not wash burned skin with harsh soap. Use a moisturizer or light powder to smooth areas where skin rubs against skin to prevent chafing. Use calamine …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … system disorders (such as due to HIV infection, certain cancers such as leukemia/lymphoma, cancer or radiation treatment) seizures (such as epilepsy …
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… scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a vaccine for … after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File #25a …
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… rosea (say "pih-tih-RY-uh-sus ROH-zee-uh") is a common skin problem that causes a rash. Although it can occur at … aren't sure what causes pityriasis rosea. Unlike many other skin conditions, it is not an allergic reaction or caused by … but it can last up to several months. After the rash, your skin may look darker. This is more common in people …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … substances that you are allergic to (allergens) under your skin. Over time, this decreases your reaction to the … effects? Get allergy shots Get allergy shots You will have skin tests to see what you are allergic to. You will get a …