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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 Isotretinoin … With Salicylic Acid Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Calluses and Corns Calluses and Corns: Protective …
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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 …
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… Yeast Skin Infection On this page: What is a yeast skin infection? A yeast infection is usually caused by a … albicans . This kind of yeast naturally lives on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it is called a yeast skin …
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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 the skin. A …
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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 … or a fungus ) that can cause an infection. A sample of skin, tissue, or fluid is added to a substance that promotes …
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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 … Cleaning the wound Follow these steps to clean a minor skin wound. If you are not going to see your doctor …
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… Breast Cancer in Men (Male Breast Cancer) On this page: What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in one …
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… First-Trimester Screening for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview How … This test uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the skin at the back of your baby's neck. An increase in the … blood and using ultrasound to measure the thickness of the skin at the back of your baby's neck. Blood tests A health …
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… Newborn blood spot card screening Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … you and your doctor or midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare … group of conditions found through a newborn blood spot screening panel. These disorders occur when your baby’s …
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… Radiation Treatment for Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview What to Expect Why … cells during radiation therapy may cause side effects. Skin changes Skin changes are common with radiation therapy. The skin in …
