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… asking questions about your symptoms and past health and by looking at your rash. Your … Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. …
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… higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water … and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the … calamine lotion Take antihistamines. For children, consult your health care provider …
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… Conditions Basics What is swimmer's itch? Swimmer's itch is a rash caused by an allergic reaction … salt water. But you can't get swimmer's itch from swimming pools that are treated with …
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… to minimize scratching the rash to prevent: Infection from bacteria under your fingernails … 6 years. Help children avoid scratching and infection It can be especially challenging to … from itching the rash or help prevent skin infection that can result from scratching: …
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… the first week or so since longer use can dry your skin and make the rash worse. Try not … of the itching, taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help. Some home care medicines … These include topical antihistamines like Benadryl cream, topical antibiotics like …
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… Seabather's Eruption Seborrheic Keratoses Shingles Sjögren's Syndrome Skin Adhesives … Should I Keep My Son's Penis Natural? Shingles: Should I Get a Vaccine to Prevent Shingles? Varicose Veins: Should I Have a …
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… Credits Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice … Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any …
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… Jock itch (ringworm of the skin of the groin) Scabies caused by tiny mites that burrow into … Jock itch (ringworm of the skin of the groin) Scabies caused by tiny mites that burrow into …
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… area. This often happens when you overdo an activity or repeat the same activity day after day. Overuse can lead to … wait until the pain has decreased and your flexibility has improved. Non–weight-bearing …
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… the head of the penis ( phimosis ) or that prevent a tightened, retracted foreskin from … and protect an injured or sore area. Ice. Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply an … While recovering from a genital injury, wear snug underwear or compression shorts to …
