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Medications
… starting this drug, you should take a tuberculosis (TB) skin test to check for a type of tuberculosis that may not … arthritis, this medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor. You will receive one dose, … The medication is then given by injection under your skin every 8 weeks as directed by your doctor. The dosage is …
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… mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top layer of a child’s skin gets thicker as they develop), so burns and scalds can … following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the child grows, restricting movement. Surgery is …
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… are not normal. Sometimes the doctor also takes photos or videos. When the speculum goes in, it can feel a little … your cervix to make abnormal areas easier to see. Photos or videos of the vagina and cervix may be taken. If areas of … are not normal. Sometimes the doctor also takes photos or videos. When the speculum goes in, it can feel a little …
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… to breathe Uses chest and neck muscles to breathe. The skin between, under, and above the ribs collapses inward … breathe and may open nostrils wide; may clutch at the chest Skin Normal skin colour Pale skin colour Very pale or bluish skin …
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… by clothing or scratching, and, in rare cases, a secondary skin infection may develop. How is heat rash diagnosed? Heat … your child a lukewarm bath with non-drying soap. Let the skin air-dry instead of using towels. Avoid ointments or other lotions because they can irritate the skin. The following tips can help prevent future episodes of …
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… are boils? Boils are red, swollen, painful bumps under the skin. They often look like an overgrown pimple. They are … form a pocket of pus. Boils can happen in an area where skin rubs. They may become large and cause severe pain. How … the boil. Squeezing can push the infection deeper into the skin. Gently wash the area with soap and water twice a day. …
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… is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of the skin. The virus causes small, smooth bumps on the skin’s surface. These can spread easily but are not harmful. … is spread by touching, scratching or rubbing infected skin, including through sexual contact. If the virus is …
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… An ingrown toenail is a toenail that has grown into the skin instead of over it. This usually happens to the big … rounding the edge of the nail can cause it to grow into the skin. Wearing shoes or socks that don't fit well can also … press the nail into the toe and cause it to grow into the skin. You can get an ingrown toenail if you hurt your toe, …
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… Information Overview To help control acne, wash your skin once or twice a day. If you have mild acne, you can get … your face. Rinse well. Always completely rinse your skin after you wash it, and gently pat it dry. Avoid rubbing your skin. Moisturize as needed. If your face feels dry after …
Medications
… Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis (tinea versicolor), a … infection that causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Terbinafine is an …
