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… Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also called … Or there may be patches of lighter skin. Eczema often runs in families. People with eczema may also have allergies and asthma. …
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… Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) skin problem that causes skin cells to grow too quickly. This growth … thick, white, silvery, or red patches of skin (called plaques). Normally, skin cells …
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Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to damage. The chance of skin damage is higher for people who can't move much, or who spend most of their time in bed or in …
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… Getting Started Skin wounds, including animal or human bites, need … risk of infection and scarring and to promote healing. You may be able to do this yourself … the cut stays open. Sometimes a wound with a high risk of infection won't be stitched until …
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… Babies don't need a bath every day, but they … bathe your baby for the first time. General tips Wash your baby's face, neck, hands and … Useful resources Child safety: Bathing … Babies don't need a bath every day, but they …
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… sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that …
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… What is melanoma? Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer in which abnormal skin cells grow out … a baseline to compare with follow-up photos. Screening tests for skin cancer Skin cancer …
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… for Psoriasis Pilonidal Disease Pinworms Pityriasis Alba Pityriasis Rosea Poison Ivy, … Treatment Smallpox Snake and Lizard Bites Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Squamous Cell …
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… #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can … body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone cannot tell whether the bacteria …
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… With Antibiotics Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid … With Antibiotics Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid …
