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… Sunburn: Skin Types On this page: Overview Overview Your skin type affects how easily you sunburn. Sun … never sunburn, and you tan deeply. Skin Cancer, Non-Melanoma Sunburn Current as of: March …
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… Skin, nails and rashes Last updated June 1, 2021 Learn about some of the different conditions that affect your skin and nails, below. Acne Acne: Should I Take … Suppurativa Nail Psoriasis Phototherapy for Psoriasis Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Psoriasis Psoriasis: Skin, …
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… Dry Skin and Itching On this page: What is dry skin? Dry skin is a common problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or scaly or flaky, and it may itch. …
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… Care for a Skin Wound On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Skin wounds, including animal or human bites, need thorough … scarring and to promote healing. You may be able to do this yourself for minor wounds. You'll have to stop any bleeding, …
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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a … Candida albicans . This kind of yeast naturally lives on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it is called a yeast …
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… Tuberculin Skin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Results Test Overview A tuberculin skin test (also called a Mantoux tuberculin test) is done to … of TB protein ( antigens ) under the top layer of skin on your inner forearm. If you have ever been exposed to the TB …
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… Venous Skin Ulcer On this page: What is a venous skin ulcer? A skin ulcer is a type of wound that develops on … from the legs, such as from venous insufficiency . Your veins have one-way valves that keep blood flowing …
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… Skin and Wound Cultures On this page: Test Overview Why It … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A skin or wound culture is a test to find germs (such as … there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. If you are taking or have recently …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting … high blood sugar levels have damaged nerves that go to your skin, you may sweat less, and your skin may become dry and …
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… Removing Moles and Skin Tags On this page: Overview … do not need treatment for moles. But some can turn into cancer. Talk to your doctor if a mole bleeds, itches, burns, or changes size …
