A burn is basically any damage to the skin or bodily tissue due to exposure to radiation, heat, ultraviolet light, steam, hot liquid, fire, chemicals, flammable gases or liquids and electricity. Minor cases of burns usually heal on their own without requiring any treatment while severe cases need hospitalization in order to prevent complications from
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As the summer quickly draws to a close, more and more people are heading outdoors one last time. And as people spend more time in the outdoors, the risk of insect bites is also increasing. Health experts warn about the potential dangers of insect bites, especially from mosquitoes and ticks. Although the bite itself is
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Most people are not familiar with the term subungual hematoma. It is simply bleeding under the nail, whether fingernail or toenail. Subungual hematomas are usually due to crush injuries, causing severe pain and pounding as blood accumulates beneath the nail. On its own, subungual hematomas are no cause for alarm and do not require medical
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Boils look like big pimples filled with pus. Boils are often formed due to bacterial infections, significantly caused by group -A streptococcus or staphylococcus aureus. Both infections can be treated with antibiotics. Boils may also be formed due to fungal infections. If you have a boil or someone in your home has incurred a boil, it
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