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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 … You also may need a TST if you were in contact with someone who had untreated TB …
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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 … Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving …
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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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… What is melanoma? Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer in which abnormal skin cells grow … scalp. If you see a change in a skin growth, contact your doctor or nurse advice line. Look … Getting Support Relationships take on new importance when you're faced with cancer. Your …
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… Condition Basics What is basal cell skin cancer? Basal cell skin cancer is the most common type of skin … for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You see a change in …
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… Condition Basics What is squamous cell skin cancer? Squamous cell skin cancer is a common type of skin cancer. … for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You see a change in …
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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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… can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids … splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or … contact. For example, a piercing through the skin poses a greater risk than a splash on the …
