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… clean and dry. Over-the-counter antifungal lotions, creams, or sprays usually are used … These medicines are creams, lotions, solutions, gels, sprays, ointments, swabs, or powders that you put on the skin (topical medicine). Treatment lasts from 1 to 6 …
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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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… 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 …
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… equipment, such as breast pads, nipple cream, extra pillows, and nursing bras. Find … dry. You can also try applying pure lanolin cream on your nipples. Engorged breasts. You … equipment, such as breast pads, nipple cream, extra pillows, and nursing bras. Find …
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… is available as a natural health product, in topical creams that you apply to your skin, or … Topical use When you apply capsaicin cream, gel, lotion, or ointment to the skin (topical … Topical use When you apply capsaicin cream, gel, lotion, or ointment to the skin (topical …
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… Series Immunizations protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause … this. … Immunizations protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause …
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… Aleve, aspirin, or Motrin), to reduce pain. Topical pain medicines. These are medicines … anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). This is a cream that you can rub over the sore area and may help relieve pain. Capsaicin cream. This may help relieve pain. footnote 1 …
