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Overview Before using tweezers or a needle to remove a splinter, try using cellophane tape to remove it. Simply put the tape over the splinter, then pull the tape off. The tape will stick to the …
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… do not try to remove an object from the wound. Seek medical treatment immediately. Do … movement and injury to the eye. If the wound is serious enough because of its … check to see if the object that caused the wound is intact. If part of the object is …
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Overview Moles Moles are skin growths made up of cells that produce colour (pigment). A mole can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups. Most people get a few moles during their first 20 …
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… tender. You may need additional treatments to permanently remove all unwanted hair. You … Why It Is Done Electrolysis is done to permanently remove unwanted hair. It is … from a mole or a birthmark. If you have a pacemaker, you should not have electrolysis on …
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… Overview Do not try to remove a fish hook (seek medical care instead) if any of the following are true: The fish hook is in or near an eye. The fish hook is in a joint, in a bone, or deep in …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview A puncture wound is a forceful injury caused by a sharp, … pointed object that goes into the skin. A puncture wound is usually narrower and deeper …
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… areas, such as the hands, forearms, elbows, knees, or shins. Scrapes on the head or face … of infection may include: Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in or around the … a face cloth. If some dirt or other debris is still in the wound, clean it again. If the …
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… Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails Almost everyone knows … for Mouth Sores Capsaicin Care for a Skin Wound Care of an Insect Sting Caregiving: … Preparation Lyme Disease Test Skin and Wound Cultures Skin Biopsy Open/close information …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Cuts are open wounds through the skin. Normally the skin is … and tenderness around a cut, bite, scrape, or puncture wound is normal. Swelling or bruising … the right questions for you. Do you have a puncture wound? This is a wound caused by a …
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… Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained … Care of an Insect Sting Change in Heartbeat Chemical Burn Chemical in the Eye Chest Problems Chili …
