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… be used with psoralen. Psoralen is a medicine that makes your skin more sensitive to light. This treatment is called … Treatment is usually several times a week at first. Once your psoriasis is doing better, you may have it less often. Sometimes people may be able to do the treatment at home. To keep yourself safe, carefully follow all of your
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… prevent the spread of respiratory illness by: Staying at home if you feel unwell and try to avoid spending time with … a mask in crowded public spaces, and cough and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands regularly Avoid touching your face, especially …
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… How are they treated? You can sometimes care for a boil at home. Do not squeeze, scratch, drain, or open the boil. … do not share towels and face cloths with other people. If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because your boil heals. You need to take the full course of …
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… spreads from infected people who don't show symptoms. If your child has roseola, keep him or her at home until there has been no fever for 24 hours and he or … sign of roseola and often occurs before you realize that your child has a fever. The fever ends suddenly. After the …
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… numb. The procedure will take less than an hour. You may go home the same day. This procedure can help some high-risk … recover depends on the type of cerclage procedure you had. Your doctor can give you an idea of what to expect. You may … occurred with few or no contractions. This is a clue that your cervix may not stay closed during pregnancy. Have a …
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… this page: Overview Overview A rash in your vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by irritation of … other symptoms are usually minor and often go away with home treatment. Contact dermatitis A common cause of a rash … is very itchy, but it is rarely serious. Changing your soap or detergent may be all you need to do to prevent …
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… who have health problems, children, and teens. But talk to your doctor because some of these recommendations may be … and foods with added sugar. When you are eating away from home, try to follow these heart-healthy guidelines. Some … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Overview Most scrapes heal well with home treatment and do not scar. Minor scrapes may be … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… takes time off his bike for holidays, he's anxious to get home and get back to riding. "After a couple of weeks, you … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… is a series of pills (Mifegymiso®) that you can take at home, if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. Surgical … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted …