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… being well cared for. Dandruff. This is a shedding of the skin on the scalp that leaves white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. It may be a form of a skin condition called eczema . Dandruff can also be caused … such as acne . A cyst, such as a skin cyst . Skin cancer can occur on the scalp, most often in areas not …
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… are many non-injury causes of toe, foot, or ankle problems. Skin problems Most skin problems that affect your feet are more annoying than … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer …
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… in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas aren't cancer and don't turn into cancer. They are found most often … [1 cm to 3 cm (0.5 in. to 1 in.)] and felt just under the skin. Are movable and have a soft, rubbery consistency. Do …
Medications
… vaginal bleeding breast lumps yellowing of the eyes or skin This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes … bleeding of unknown cause personal or family history of cancer (especially breast or cervical cancer) a miscarriage … including blood pressure, breast exam, pelvic exam, and screening for cervical cancer (Pap smear). Follow your …
Medical tests
… a microscope for signs of infection or a disease, such as cancer. Other tests may also be used to check the lymph … (surgical) biopsy. Your doctor will make a small cut in the skin and remove a lymph node. If more than one lymph node is … When the area is numb, the needle is put through the skin and into the lymph node. You must lie still while the …
Medical tests
… is taken from the body and looked at under a microscope for cancer, infection, or other bone disorders. The sample of bone can be removed by: Inserting a needle through the skin and directly into the bone ( closed or needle biopsy ). … also may be given. Making a cut (incision) through the skin to expose an area of the bone ( open biopsy ). General …
Health features
… Most types of diagnostic / medical imaging reports BC Cancer cervix, breast, lung and colon screening program reminders and results Medication history …
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… Many health professionals recommend having a routine screening test for certain STIs if you have a high risk for … example: Certain high-risk types of HPV can cause cervical cancer , penile cancer, and rectal and oral cancer. Some STIs can be passed …
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… these affect the genitals. Two types cause 70 per cent of cancers of the cervix, plus some less common cancers of the … sexual health exam. How is HPV spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, …
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… delays in these key areas of development. Newborn hearing screening may be offered in hospitals, or through public … health offices. All babies born in B.C. are eligible for screening as part of the BC Early Hearing Program. For more information about this screening, visit the Provincial Health Services Authority …
