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… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close … prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. … should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one …
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… isn't working, your doctor may do a skin culture to find out what kind of germ is … you take: Your doctor may want to check your blood work during treatment. These tests are … sure that the medicine isn't affecting your blood counts or your liver or kidney function. …
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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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… problems. Products that you put on your skin (topical treatments) are the most common … versicolor. These may include antifungal shampoos, creams, and foams. Shampoos can be … to treat tinea versicolor usually contain ketoconazole or pyrithione zinc. They are …
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… Topic Overview What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very common for … at the next visit. Not all newborn skin conditions need to be treated with lotions and … Topic Overview What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very common for …
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… Topic Overview Hair loss can be emotionally distressing. Not all cancer treatments cause hair loss, and some people have only mild …
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… on the day of your surgery. Use disinfecting solution (that your doctor may have given you) … on the day of your surgery. Use disinfecting solution (that your doctor may have given you) …
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… such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention … and illness. Some examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and …
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… leads to white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. What causes it? Dandruff is most … flakes of dead skin in your hair and on your shoulders and an itchy, scaling scalp. Your … This will help get rid of all the cells you have loosened up during shampooing. Related …
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… and styling hair. Then you can do the styling yourself if you want to. If you can't get … or can't lift their arms. Start by gathering your supplies. Depending on where you will … cape if you prefer. Wet or no-rinse shampoo. Conditioner if needed, or a product that …
