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… #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can … body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone cannot tell whether the bacteria …
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… for Psoriasis Pilonidal Disease Pinworms Pityriasis Alba Pityriasis Rosea Poison Ivy, … Treatment Smallpox Snake and Lizard Bites Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Squamous Cell …
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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 …
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… What is melanoma? Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer in which abnormal skin cells grow out … a baseline to compare with follow-up photos. Screening tests for skin cancer Skin cancer …
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… include medicines that are put on the skin (topical therapies) and photodynamic therapy . … Should I Have Surgery or Use Medicated Cream? Actionsets are designed to help people … day, even when it is cloudy. Use lip balm or cream that has SPF to protect your lips from …
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… Condition Basics What is squamous cell skin cancer? Squamous cell skin cancer is a common … in a new place. Learn more Skin Cancer Screening When to Call a Doctor Watch closely …
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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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… Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is also called … Or there may be patches of lighter skin. Eczema often runs in families. People with eczema may also have allergies and asthma. …
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… With Antibiotics Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid … With Antibiotics Acne: Treatment With Benzoyl Peroxide Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid …
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… can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids … risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body fluids? If you come into contact with blood or body fluids, always …
