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A lipoma is a lump under the skin that's made of fat. It's not cancer (benign). Learn more ... about how lipomas occur, symptoms, treatment options, and possible complications. Understanding ... 90737;lipoma;benign skin lump;dermatology;familial multiple lipomatosis

skin and makes it irritated and inflamed. Understanding Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis ... prescribe this medicine if you have severe skin symptoms on a large part of your body. Your provider ... 90720;contact dermatitis;skin condition;skin reaction;skin rash;dermatology;plant oils;household

*Cancer Inject Site Reaction ... care team can check the site, stop the infusion, and treat your skin as needed. Treatment depends on ... the vein and into nearby tissue under the skin, causing a reaction at the injection site ... injection site reaction;vesicant;irritant;chemotherapy;16187

look like more dangerous skin lesions. Your healthcare provider may remove them (biopsy) to tell the ... a good idea to ask your healthcare provider to check any new skin growths. Ask your provider about ... 90750;Seborrheic Keratosis;skin growth;Seborrheic Keratoses;benign skin growth;dermatology

*Skin Rash Nonspecific ... serious, or an underlying medical problem. What causes nonspecific skin rash? Skin rashes often ... skin. Wash your skin with mild soap and warm water. Don’t use harsh soaps or scented lotions ... skin rash;welts;allergic reaction;dermatology;blisters;blotches;61083

*ALL Stem Cell Transplant ... Understanding Stem Cell Transplant for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia ... stem cell transplant be used for ALL? A doctor may advise a stem cell transplant if:   Your ... cells attack your body. The cells can attack your skin, liver, gastrointestinal tract, mouth, or other ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;stem cell transplant for ALL;ballt12

. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes scaly skin patches. People who have psoriasis may ... develop psoriatic arthritis later. Understanding Psoriatic Arthritis Psoriatic arthritis is ... 90746;psoriatic arthritis;psoriasis;skin disease;dermatology;autoimmune disease;streptococcal infections;HIV;joint injury;skin injury

Biobrane (also called artificial skin) is a white stretchable dressing that covers the site ... of a burn wound. It is also used to cover the donor site if you have a skin graft. It will stay ... discharge instructions for biobrane dressings;wound care;dermatology;postsurgical wound care;86491

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

This video shows the steps of giving yourself a shot. Giving Yourself a Shot Wash your hands ... with your prescribed amount of medicine. Check to make sure there are no air bubbles in the syringe ... A90342; medication use; self-injection; disease management; self-care

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... surgical site infection? Germs are everywhere. They’re on your skin, in the air, and on things you ... an antiseptic soap. Clean skin. The site where your incision is made is carefully cleaned with ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

mouth. Understanding Lichen Sclerosus Lichen sclerosus is a long-term (chronic) skin condition ... Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that causes white patches to form on the body. They most ... 90736;lichen sclerosus;skin condition;white skin patches;autoimmune disease;circumcision

How to Describe a Skin Condition ... Here are some common terms that may help you describe your skin condition to your healthcare ... provider may ask you to describe your skin condition and its location. Here are some of the more common ... P00278;skin condition;skin disorder;skin symptom;dermatological condition

*ALL Newly Diagnosed ... questions. But you have people on your healthcare team to help. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL ... Being told you have acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) can be scary, and you may have many ... ALL;diagnosis of ALL;balld1

on skin that has oil glands, such as the face, scalp, and upper chest. Understanding ... be helpful. Wash your skin gently. You can remove scales with oil and gentle rubbing or a brush ... 90721;seborrheic dermatitis;skin condition;dandruff;skin rash;HIV;AIDS;Parkinson disease;alcoholic pancreatitis;hepatitis;cancer;stress;dermatology

injection site Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you ... doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines

pain near injection site Call your doctor or get medical help right away ... . Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter

healthcare team. Pathologists have finished medical school. They must have at least 3 years of advanced ... medical education in a residency training program. Then they are eligible to take board

used for some cosmetic medical procedures and for permanent make-up applications. What Do You ... ancient times. It's now also being used for some cosmetic medical procedures and for permanent makeup ... tattoo; tattooing; body piercing; skin condition; body art; tattoo safety; piercing safety;

your skin. The disease occurs on parts of the body where skin rubs together. It most often appears in ... washcloth on the affected skin may help. Lifestyle changes. Your symptoms may get better if ... 90730;Hidradenitis Suppurativa;skin condition;hair follicles;keratin;dermatology;obesity;diabetes;smoking