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… Is the sun harmful to children? Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet … exposure can cause sunburns, heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can also be burned by touching hot surfaces such as the …
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… this time. There have been rare reports of cancers (such as skin cancer, lymphoma) in patients using tacrolimus. It is … whether tacrolimus caused these cancers when used on the skin. Further studies to determine the long-term safety of … lumps, swollen glands, or growths (especially on the skin) occur, contact your doctor right away. The US Food and …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat certain skin conditions, including psoriasis and acne. Different … related to Vitamin A. It is thought to work by affecting skin cell growth. For the best effect, this medication should be used with a total skin care program. How To Use Read the Patient Information …
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… fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots may form patches, usually on parts of the … the face. The spots can be lighter or darker than the skin around them. What causes it? Tinea versicolor is caused … fungus . This fungus lives all around us, including on the skin. Normally it doesn't cause a problem. But sometimes it …
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… use smokeless (spit) tobacco, or use alcohol excessively. Skin diseases . Blisters in the mouth can be caused by … use smokeless (spit) tobacco, or use alcohol excessively. Skin diseases . Blisters in the mouth can be caused by …
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… a few times a day. Too much wetting and drying will dry the skin, which can increase itching. Keep cool, and stay out of … Don't wear wool and synthetic fabrics next to your skin. Use gentle soaps on your skin. Examples are Basis, Cetaphil, Dove, and Oil of Olay. …
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… to help diagnose cystic fibrosis . Normally, sweat on the skin surface contains very little chloride. People with … , medicine that causes a person to sweat is applied to the skin (usually on the arm or thigh). The sweat is then … having this test. But avoid using creams or lotions on the skin for 24 hours before the test. Your child may eat, …
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… blackheads , and pimples and causing the top layer of your skin to peel. Skin care products that have AHAs are generally safe to use, but they may cause tingling and a mild redness of the skin. Use them less often if you notice that your skin …
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… an oatmeal bath product, such as Aveeno. Do not wash burned skin with harsh soap. Use a moisturizer or light powder to smooth areas where skin rubs against skin to prevent chafing. Use calamine lotion for itching. …
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… Overview Diaper rash (diaper dermatitis) is the most common skin problem in babies and young children. The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. A diaper rash is … not a serious problem. Diaper rash is usually caused by the skin staying wet, the diaper rubbing the skin, and skin …
