Baby acne are common rashes that can form at any time during a baby’s first year of life. Baby acne usually forms on the face, especially on the forehead, nose, and cheeks. Acne may also form on the neck and on the upper part of the chest or back. There are different kinds of baby […]
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Autolytic Wound Debridement Autolytic wound debridement is treatment to help remove dead tissue from a wound. This helps the wound heal. A bandage (dressing) is used to help your body’s white blood cells remove damaged tissues from your wound without harming healthy tissue. Autolytic debridement is the most conservative type of debridement. This allows your […]
Atypical Moles What are atypical moles? Atypical moles are skin growths that are usually bigger than 6 mm wide (about the size of a pencil eraser). They have an irregular shape and borders that are not well defined and that can fade into the skin. Atypical moles can be more than 2 different colors (often […]
Stasis dermatitis is a long-term (chronic) skin condition that happens when veins can no longer pump blood back to the heart (poor circulation). This condition causes a red or brown scaly rash or sores (ulcers) from the pooling of blood (stasis). This condition usually affects the lower legs. It may affect one leg or both […]
This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. Overview What is small vessel disease? Small vessel disease, which is also called coronary microvascular disease, is a disease that affects […]
A 6-minute walk test measures how far you can walk in 6 minutes on a hard, flat surface. Before and after walking, you will have the following measurements taken: Blood pressure. Heart rate. The amount of oxygen in your blood (oxygen saturation). Level of breathlessness (dyspnea score). You may have this test to help determine […]
Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is a skin disorder that causes inflammation of the skin. It is marked by a red rash and itchy, dry, scaly skin. It is the most common type of eczema. Eczema is a group of skin conditions that cause the skin to become rough and swollen. This condition is generally worse […]
Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin on your feet. It often occurs on the skin that is between or underneath the toes. It can also occur on the soles of your feet. The infection can spread from person to person (is contagious). It can also spread when a person’s bare feet […]
Animal Bite, Pediatric Animal bites range from mild to serious. An animal bite can result in any of these injuries: A scratch. A deep, open cut. Broken (punctured) or torn skin. A crush injury. A bone injury. A small bite from a house pet is usually less serious than a bite from a stray or […]
Animal bites range from mild to serious. An animal bite can result in any of these injuries: A scratch. A deep, open cut. Broken (punctured) or torn skin. A crush injury. A bone injury. A small bite from a house pet is usually less serious than a bite from a stray or wild animal. Cat […]