Sentences with phrase «possible infection of the skin»

Altered fatty acid and sebum production leads to increased inflammation and possible infection of the skin cells and increases the development of acne, rosacea, and eczema.

Not exact matches

Particularly when it comes to creams and foundations that promise coverage and moisture all at once, it's important to take that claim with a grain of salt — and to know how applying the makeup might actually be the real culprit behind breakouts and uneven skin, as well as possible infections.

Eye or skin swab: This is when pus or fluid from a possible site of infection, such as the eye or umbilical cord, is swabbed and sent away for analysis.

Until the umbilical cord falls off, The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you sponge bathe your baby no more than twice a week to prevent skin dryness and possible infections as her belly button heals — this can be up to 3 weeks.

It is also possible that most of the systemic symptoms that are reported by persons with erythema migrans are caused by the local skin infection per se and that these symptoms may occur irrespective of B. burgdorferi subtype.

Possible Side Effects of Mirena Include: Lower abdominal pain Upper respiratory infection Leukorrhea (abnormal vaginal discharge) Nausea Headache Nervousness Vaginitis (irritation or inflammation of the vagina) Dysmenorrhea (cramps or painful periods) Back pain Weight increase Breast pain Skin disorder Acne Decreased libido Depression Abnormal Pap smear Hypertension Sinusitis

Removal of the scale in a non-traumatic fashion is therefore very important, but you will need to be careful and gentle because too much vigor can lead to unnecessary damage to the scalp, leading to bleeding and a possible skin infection.

Too little vitamin C can lead to signs and symptoms of deficiency, including: Anemia, Bleeding gums, Decreased ability to fight infection, Decreased wound - healing rate, Dry and splitting hair, Easy bruising, Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums), Nosebleeds, Possible weight gain because of slowed metabolism, Rough, dry, scaly skin, Swollen and painful joints, Weakened tooth enamel.

For isolated lesions, the hair adjacent to the affected region should be clipped down as close to the skin as possible, being careful to not to irritate the skin with the clipper, as this may promote spread of the infection.

Some common applications for dogs and cats include: • Degenerative joint disease • Neurological disease (seizures, disc disease) • Gastrointestinal issues (anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting) • Cardiovascular and respiratory disease • Renal disease • Skin disease • Urogenital disease (incontinence) • Immune - mediated diseases • Chronic ear infections • Neoplasia • Post operative healing • Behavioral issues Acupuncture can also be used to provide the best possible quality of life for animals on palliative care.

Please note: See your veterinarian if your pooch shows any signs of a lick granuloma to avoid possible skin infections.

If your dog continues to lick his feet even after the possible cause has been treated, your vet should examine him to rule out any health issues such as the presence of foreign substances or skin infections.

Cancer, infection and skin disease are all possible causes of non-healing wounds.

What we do know is that skin tags are composed of fibrous tissues which develop as a possible result of past damage, chronic trauma, skin infections, and genetic factors.

Of course, it is possible that this is a primary skin infection and that antibiotics or anti-fungal medications (for yeast infections) may be necessary to control it.

There are many possible causes for a dog to itch, many of which will cause a dog to itch so much that they damage their skin and may be open to a secondary infection which will cause more itching.

If, for example, your pet has a recurrent urinary tract infection or one that she can't get rid of, along with one or two other symptoms — perhaps thinning skin or a developing pot bellied appearance, you should ask your veterinarian about Cushing's disease as a possible cause.

The occurrence of secondary skin and ear infections are possible.