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… combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it … method: Wash and rinse the hair. Apply enough conditioner to cover the whole scalp. The … from moving, making them easier to find Sit your child under a bright light; a magnifying …
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Topic Overview Is this topic for you? This topic is about ringworm of the scalp or beard. To learn more about other fungal infections, see the topics: Athlete's Foot . Diaper Rash . Fungal Nail …
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… dry skin, and certain medicines. What are the symptoms? There are several types of psoriasis. Symptoms for each may vary. But major symptoms are itchy and tender skin and raised, …
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… fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots may form patches, … at a sample (scraping) of the infected skin under a microscope. The test used most often … affect your heart and liver, so you may need blood tests while you're taking them. People …
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… other skin problems. Some of them have long names that are hard to say and sound scary. … other skin problems. Some of them have long names that are hard to say and sound scary. …
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… distressing. Not all cancer treatments cause hair loss, and some people have only mild … effect of your treatment. Hair loss from chemotherapy Chemotherapy can cause hair loss on all parts of …
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… and must do in the days and weeks before your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery . Your … you did. Related Information Coronary Artery Disease Credits Current as of: February 27, …
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… assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to … the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause …
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Condition Basics What is dandruff? Dandruff is a shedding of the skin on the scalp. It leads to white flakes on the head, neck, and shoulders. What causes it? Dandruff is most often caused by a skin …
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… such as sores, rashes, or breakdown of the skin. If the person you care for is able to … out but can pay for a stylist, think about asking if the stylist will come to the home. … such as sores, rashes, or breakdown of the skin. If the person you care for is able to …
