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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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… 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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… 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 …
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… Did you know skin-to-skin contact right after birth not only Helps baby … Watch this video to learn more about the importance of skin-to-skin contact. Download …
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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 … Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Relieving …
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… is used to describe a number of chronic skin disorders. Atopic dermatitis is the most … which causes red, itchy areas on the skin. Sometimes the itching is very severe. … can get into the body more easily to make contact with the immune system. Direct contact …
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… it for 3 to 6 months. This medicine unclogs skin pores and shrinks oil glands. It can … less serious side effects. These include dry skin, dry mouth, chapped lips, nosebleeds, dry eyes, and trouble wearing contact lenses. These side effects usually are …
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… cost a lot. FAQs What are warts? Warts are skin growths caused by some types of the human … when the virus infects the top layer of your skin and causes your skin cells to grow very fast. Warts can spread when you come in contact with the virus. You can infect yourself …
