- 21. Frostbite: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... skin looks white or grayish-yellow, is very cold and has a hard or waxy feel, you may have frostbite. Your skin may also itch, burn or feel numb. Severe or deep frostbite can cause blistering and hardening. ...
- 22. Animal bites: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... water. Apply an antibiotic cream to prevent infection and cover the bite with a clean bandage.For minor wounds. For deep wounds. If the animal bite creates a deep puncture of the skin or the skin is ...
- 23. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
- (Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis)
- ... have diabetes. Manage stress. Reduce stress as much as possible. Practice healthy techniques for managing stress, such as muscle relaxation and deep breathing. If you have high cholesterol, high ...
- 24. Canker sore
- (Canker sore)
- ... in one to two weeks Major canker sores These less common sores: Are larger and deeper than minor canker sores Have irregular edges May take up to six weeks to heal and can leave extensive scarring ...
- 25. Ehrlichiosis
- (Ehrlichiosis)
- ... to your bare skin and working its way under your clothes, out of sight from detection. Apply repellent. Products containing DEET (Off! Deep Woods, Repel) or permethrin (Repel Permanone) often repel ticks. ...
- 26. Dissociative disorders
- (Dissociative disorders)
- ... which is sometimes referred to as hypnotherapy or hypnotic suggestion, as part of your treatment for a dissociative disorder. Hypnosis creates a state of deep relaxation and quiets the mind. When you're ...
- 27. Neurodermatitis
- (Neurodermatitis )
- ... test, the doctor uses a circular tool to remove a small section of your skin's deeper layers. You may receive stitches to close the wound. A biopsy can rule out other conditions, such as lichen planus, ...
- 28. Acromegaly
- (Acromegaly)
- ... Thickened, oily skin Excessive sweating and body odor Small skin outgrowths (skin tags) Fatigue and muscle weakness A deepened, husky voice due to enlarged vocal cords and sinuses Severe snoring ...
