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… Treatment Overview Laser resurfacing uses … non-ablative skin resurfacing. Carbon dioxide lasers and erbium lasers are often used for … snapping feeling against your skin. When the treatment is done, the area may be covered …
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… it can cause a painful viral infection called shingles . What causes chickenpox, and how is … same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles (herpes zoster). How it is spread The … a person can get chickenpox from the fluid of shingles blisters. Symptoms The first symptoms …
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… If you have mild acne, you can get an acne cream without a prescription. Look for one … prescription medicines. The medicines may be creams or pills, and may include antibiotics … areas of skin, such as the chest or back (topical medicines). You might also take …
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… with medicines that are put on your skin (topical medicines). Gentle skin care, … getting worse. Topical medicines are usually creams, gels, or ointments. They include … twice a day. If your doctor prescribes a cream, use it as directed. If your doctor …
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… This includes keeping your skin moist with creams and lotions. These are often used with … psoriasis are mild and can be treated with: Creams, ointments, and lotions to moisturize … They include: Medicines you put on your skin (topical). You may be able to control mild …
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… the area, and wash. If you have it, apply topical lidocaine to the sting area. Use hot … If it's available, apply a lather of shaving cream or soap, or a paste of baking soda, … The stinging cells will stick to the shaving cream or paste. They can then be easily …
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… Condition Basics What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash . It's caused by the varicella zoster virus. Shingles usually appears in a band, a strip, …
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… is treated. Then the area may be covered with ointment and a dressing. Dermabrasion is … mouth, you may get an antiviral drug called acyclovir to prevent infection. Tell your … mouth, you may get an antiviral drug called acyclovir to prevent infection. Tell your …
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… Condition Basics What is encephalitis? Encephalitis is a swelling ( inflammation ) of … brain changes, and this can cause symptoms. Encephalitis is not common, but it can be …
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… as thrush. Your doctor may prescribe nystatin cream or ointment for your baby's diaper area. … as thrush. Your doctor may prescribe nystatin cream or ointment for your baby's diaper area. … either applied directly to the affected area (topical) or swallowed (oral). Mild thrush You …
