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… from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV doesn't survive well outside the body. So … and joint pain. Swollen glands (swollen lymph nodes ). Skin rash. Symptoms may appear from a few days to several … spread the virus to her baby during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. How HIV is not spread The virus doesn't …
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… Uses This medication is used to treat a variety of fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock … the growth of fungus. How To Use Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. … this drug passes into breast milk when applied to the skin. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug …
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… your mouth or make your cold sore worse. Do not apply other skin products (including make-up, sunscreen, or lip balm) or … Side Effects Dry/cracked lips, burning, stinging, redness, skin color changes, or dry/flaky skin may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, …
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… Light pressure is needed to feel the tissue close to the skin surface. Medium pressure is used to feel a little … and ribs. Avoid lifting your fingers away from the skin as you feel for lumps, unusual thicknesses, or changes … or bloody discharge from your nipples. Any changes in the skin of your breasts or nipples, such as puckering or …
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… bacteria mostly found in soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can … through the air when people sneeze or cough, or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in severe breathing …
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… the lancet and controls how deeply the lancet goes into the skin. Take a test strip from the bottle. Put the lid back on … lancet. Some lancet devices can be set to prick the skin deeply or lightly depending on the thickness of the skin and where on the body you are getting the blood. Don't …
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… will have scars where the doctor made the incisions in your skin. The skin on your breasts may be numb. This usually gets better … Less common risks include infection, blood under the skin (hematoma), and abnormal scarring. There is also a …
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… you would expect for the kind of injury you may have had. Skin that may be blotchy or shiny. Skin that may feel hotter or colder than other areas of your … examination. The examination may include touching your skin or bending your joints in the area that hurts. Your …
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… and eye pain from bright lights. Dark purple and blotchy skin rash. Dizzy spells. It's very important to see a doctor … such as reading books, playing board games, watching videos, or listening to music, help pass the time. Take … such as reading books, playing board games, watching videos, or listening to music, help pass the time. Take …
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… lung infections (Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia), skin reactions, diarrhea, and mouth sores (ulcerative … will increase. Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are … diarrhea signs of anemia (such as unusual tiredness, pale skin) signs of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that …