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… File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You …
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… body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a … TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look for TB …
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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 of your family members, from UV …
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… Learning Center Learn about skin, hair, and nails Almost everyone knows … to pay attention to the health of your skin, hair, and nails so you can prevent … . Scalp Problems . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action …
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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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… is also called atopic dermatitis. It's a skin problem that causes intense itching and a … You can't catch it from others. In lighter skin, the rash may look pink or red. In darker skin, the rash may be hard to see or it may …
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… of the different conditions that affect your skin and nails. Acne Acne Acne: Should I Take … Rashes Heat Rash Rash, Age 12 and Older Skin Rashes: Home Treatment Other skin conditions Bruises and Blood Spots Under …
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… who are at a high risk for getting TB to get tested once or twice every year. What are the … Doctors usually find latent TB by doing a tuberculin skin test. During the skin test, a doctor or …
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… What is melanoma? Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer in which abnormal skin cells grow out of control. It isn't as … in other places, such as the eye or the intestines. In people with darker skin, some of …
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… Condition Basics What is a venous skin ulcer? A skin ulcer is a type of wound that develops on … to find out what is causing the ulcer. This test shows how well blood is moving through …
