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… Care for a Skin Wound On this page: Getting Started … it from getting dirty or irritated. Choose the bandage carefully. There are many products available. Before you buy …
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… Skin and Wound Cultures On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A skin or wound culture is a test to find germs (such as bacteria, a …
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… Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and Skin Adhesives On this page: … less likely than cuts to be stitched, stapled, or have a skin adhesive applied because: Puncture wounds tend to be …
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… Puncture Wounds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … injury caused by a sharp, pointed object that goes into the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower and deeper than a …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a … help protect your skin and keep it moist. Avoid harsh skin care products that can irritate your skin. For example, use …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to damage. The …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also … no cure for eczema. But you may be able to control it with care at home. How do you take care of your skin? Keep your …
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… Bathing and skin care for newborn babies Last updated August 10, 2013 … hands and diaper area, in that order and with attention to skin folds, daily. Try to make bath time relaxed and … to bathe your baby for the first time. … Bathing and skin care for newborn babies …
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… Removing an Object From a Wound On this page: Overview Overview In … or visible in the wound, remove it with clean tweezers. Use care not to push the object farther into the wound. Bleeding … or visible in the wound, remove it with clean tweezers. Use care not to push the object farther into the wound. Bleeding …
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… High-Pressure Injection Wounds On this page: Overview Overview … the injection of a substance under high pressure into the skin are serious injuries. High-pressure equipment may be … the injection of a substance under high pressure into the skin are serious injuries. High-pressure equipment may be …
