Fingernail or Toenail Removal, Adult Fingernail or Toenail Removal, Adult Fingernail or toenail removal is a procedure to remove a person’s nail. This may be done because of an injury, accident, or medical condition. It may be needed when the nail has not grown in the right way. The nail may also be ingrown, infected, […]
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Chickenpox, Adult Chickenpox, Adult Chickenpox is an infection that is caused by a virus (viral infection). It causes fever and then an itchy rash that turns into blisters, which eventually change into scabs. Chickenpox spreads easily from person to person (is contagious). It starts to be contagious 1–2 days before the rash appears. It remains contagious […]
Chemical Burn, Adult (Easy to read) Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. A chemical burn is an injury to the skin. The parts of the body below the skin can also be injured. This condition is caused when the body comes in contact with a chemical that burns. A […]
Chemical Burn, Adult Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. Chemical Burn, Adult A chemical burn is an injury to the skin. The structures below the skin can also be injured, such as the lungs and other internal organs. This type of burn is caused by coming into contact with […]
Cellulitis, Adult Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. Cellulitis is a skin infection. The infected area is usually warm, red, swollen, and tender. This condition occurs most often in the arms and lower legs. The infection can travel to the muscles, blood, and underlying tissue and become serious. It […]
Cat-Scratch Disease, Adult Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. Cat-scratch disease is a bacterial infection that is spread to humans through a bite or scratch from an infected cat. The infection can also be spread by having contact with an infected cat and then touching your eyes or mouth. […]
Burn Care, Adult A burn is an injury to the skin or the tissues under the skin that is caused by a fire, hot liquid, chemical, or electricity. There are three types of burns: First degree. These burns may cause the skin to be red and slightly swollen. These burns do not blister or scar. […]
Blisters, Adult Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: October 6, 2023. Blisters, Adult A blister is a raised bubble of skin filled with liquid. Blisters often develop on skin that rubs or presses against another surface repeatedly (friction blister). Friction blisters can occur on any part of the body, but they usually […]
Bee, Wasp, or Hornet Sting, Adult Elsevier Patient Education © 2023 Elsevier Inc.. Last revised: September 27, 2023. Bees, wasps, and hornets are part of a family of insects that sting. Normally, a sting will cause pain, redness, and swelling at the sting site. However, some people have an allergy to these stings, and their […]
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 […]