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… lice, use the wet combing method: Wash and rinse the hair. Apply enough conditioner to … be treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that contain an … without a prescription. Some examples are permethrin, pyrethrins, isopropyl myristate …
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… the area, and wash. If you have it, apply topical lidocaine to the sting area. Use hot … turpentine. Use special care for eye stings. Rinse eye stings with a saline solution, such … If it's available, apply a lather of shaving cream or soap, or a paste of baking soda, …
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… as thrush. Your doctor may prescribe nystatin cream or ointment for your baby's diaper area. … of chlorhexidine.) Practice good handwashing. Rinse your mouth with water soon after you … either applied directly to the affected area (topical) or swallowed (oral). Mild thrush You …
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… If you have mild acne, you can get an acne cream without a prescription. Look for one … areas of skin, such as the chest or back (topical medicines). You might also take … water and a mild soap or cleanser. Always rinse well. Use an over-the-counter lotion or …
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… It is usually treated with a non-prescription cream or lotion. These products contain permethrin or another medicine. You may need a … cream or lotion. These products contain permethrin or another medicine. You may need a …
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… insects from biting you while you sleep. Permethrin or deltamethrin insecticide sprayed … insects from biting you while you sleep. Permethrin or deltamethrin insecticide sprayed …
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… Try using ones like CheerFree or Ecover. Rinse twice to remove all traces of the soap. … from contact dermatitis, apply hydrocortisone cream 4 times a day until the itch is gone. But don't use this cream on a fungal rash, because it can make …
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… find out what to do. Most chemicals should be rinsed off with lots of water, but with some … or baths. Apply moisturizing lotions or creams. These skin lotions can be used to … Try medicine. Using 0.5% hydrocortisone cream on the burned area may help. You will …
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… diaper area with warm water and a soft cloth. Rinse well, and dry completely. Don't use any … Protect the healthy skin near the rash with a cream such as A+D Ointment, Desitin, or zinc oxide. Don't put the cream on broken skin. It can slow the healing …
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… chilled foods, such as frozen ice pops, ice cream, or frozen yogurt. Try warm liquids, … foods that are easy to swallow, such as ice cream, custard, applesauce, cottage cheese, … your mouth hurt. How to keep your mouth clean Rinse your mouth several times a day. You can …
