If you have had a biopsy done on a skin growth on your body and the results concluded that it is cancerous, your doctor will most likely recommend you have it removed as soon as possible to avoid spreading of the disease throughout your body. After having surgery, you will need to rest and allow your skin to heal with the aid of prescription medication and proper dressing of the wounded area.
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From the miracle of life to adding or starting a family, it is easy to see the excitement of pregnancy. Of course, pregnancy can also be a challenging time due to the many physical and emotional changes you may face. You and your unborn child may develop a birth defect or medical disorder, but you are most likely not familiar with your diagnosis. Considering 1 in 4859 babies in the United States are born with anencephaly, understanding this disorder is smart for early diagnosis.
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Dry skin isn't just an aesthetic problem. It can be extremely itchy and even painful. Drinking water is one obvious answer, because if your body stays hydrated, chances are good that your skin is going to be able to stay hydrated as well. If you don't want to have to worry about having your dry skin flake off onto your new, black sweater or accidentally catch yourself scratching at work, consider these four foods to solve your problem.
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When people get contact lenses they have two choices. Those choices are gas permeable lenses or soft lenses. Gas permeable lenses are traditionally called hard lenses. People don't often know the difference between the two kinds of lenses and why someone might choose one or the other.
Gas Permeable Lenses
These lenses are called hard lenses because they are made out of a more rigid material. They are actually made out of a kind of plastic, generally with silicone added, which allows gas through the lenses to the eye.
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If you are an amputee who has an artificial limb, you probably love the changes that your prosthetic has made in your life. To help prevent any infections or other problems and to continue enjoying your limb for as long as possible, you must keep it clean. Luckily, doing so should be pretty easy once you get used to it. These are a few tips for keeping your artificial limb clean.
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