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… Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet On this page: Overview … have diabetes, you need to be especially careful to protect your feet from injury. These tips can help. Wear shoes all … Hone MD - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism … Diabetes Protecting Your Feet …
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… Skin Changes Caused by a Medicine On this page: Overview … for heart rhythm problems, such as amiodarone. Antibiotics. Cancer medicines. Seizure medicines. Reactions when the skin … of the skin (photoallergic reaction). If you think that your skin changes may be caused by a medicine: Call the …
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… Skin Cyst: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Overview An epidermal (skin) cyst is a small, round lump in the top layer of skin … or heating pad over a damp towel. Be careful not to burn your skin. Do not use water that is warmer than bath water. …
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… Skin Adhesives (Liquid Stitches) On this page: Overview Overview Skin adhesives are clear gels that may be used to hold the edges of a small cut together. Your doctor may apply a skin adhesive instead of stitching …
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… Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions On this page: What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very common for newborns … or weeks. Here are some of the things you may notice about your baby's skin. It looks like pimples. Babies often get …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) skin test Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB … a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care provider if your body has “seen” the …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … Overview Scratching chickenpox blisters can lead to skin infections, not to mention scarring. In rare cases, … to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or …
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… Skin Rashes: Home Treatment On this page: Overview Related … for children. Zinc oxide ointment is soothing to irritated skin. Calamine lotion is helpful for contact dermatitis, … Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the rectal or …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a … But children and teens can get it too. How can you protect your skin, scalp, and nails? Caring for your skin If you … too much sun exposure can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. Also, sunburns can trigger flares of psoriasis. Use …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … as lupus . Liver disease, such as cirrhosis . Some types of cancer, such as Hodgkin lymphoma , leukemia , or multiple …
