Articles, tagged with "antibiotic ointment", page 5
16th February 2009
First aid or medical kits should be found in every household and automobile. Accidents happen when we least expect them and being prepared can sometimes mean the difference between life and death. The most common types of accidents include cuts, scrapes,...
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Author:
Eric Holm
02nd December 2008
Does your family enjoy spending time in the great outdoors? Outdoor first aid kits are essential for families that love the great outdoors. Whether your family enjoys a day at the lake, hiking through the woods, or participating in sports, a first aid kit...
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Author:
Eric Holm
24th November 2008
There are the usual backpacking survival kit ideas that have stood the test of time. Almost everyone agrees that some way to start a fire, some medical supplies and some kind of blade are necessary. Other items, ranging from saws to signal whistles can be...
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Author:
Steve Gillman
31st October 2008
Scars are a great concern for many patients. It is common after surgery, for example, for people to ask how abouot the best wat to take care of a scar. While healing and time is a big factor in the final outcome, there are a variety of hands on methods th...
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Author:
Eppley Plastic Surgery
17th October 2008
Every pet owners are always on the lookout after their pet's health and welfare and sometimes they can treat their pet like a child of their own. They always want to best for these little darlings. Unfortunately, eye infection is fairly common in pets. Th...
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Author:
Paul Kramer
30th September 2008
If you have decided to expend the time and money to acquire a tattoo, there are several things you must be ready to do to assure yourself of the best possible results.
Before you head down to the tattoo parlor make sure you do not build up liquid coura...
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Author:
ronbarrett
02nd September 2008
Chalazion is a small and dry size tumor on the eye-lid. Chalazia may occur in the higher or lower lids, causing redness, swelling and soreness in several cases. A chalazion is caused by stoppage of the duct that drains one of these glands. A chalazion sta...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen
17th June 2008
A boil, also known as a furuncle, is an acute staphylococcal infection of a hair follicle. It begins as an tender red nodule and enlarges to a pustule. A painful nodule formed in the skin by inflammation enclosing a core. Also known as a furuncle if it ha...
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Author:
Sander Bel
13th June 2008
Corneal abrasions, defects of the normal epithelium usually caused by trauma or removal of a foreign body, account for about 10% of eye hospital emergency visits. Recommended treatments include topical antibiotics, midriatic or cycloplegic drops and eye p...
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Author:
peterhutch
30th April 2008
When it comes down to it, dermabrasion is a form of sandblasting for your face. The procedure uses a small rotating abrasive brush to sand away the top layers of skin. How many layers, exactly, is up to you and your dermatologist. The treatment has fallen...
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Author:
Alien
25th April 2008
An ounce of prevention can make a world of difference. Most people don't think about first aid kits until they actually need them. This can lead to major health problems, so get yours together now.
The type of first aid supplies you will need to have ...
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Author:
John Grimes
25th March 2008
Strangely enough, you will find that transporting your family can be quite difficult when you're going a long distance. With out a doubt, a long distance move will require much forethought and planning. The following things might make the trip a little le...
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Author:
Richard Telrunya
22nd February 2008
Boil or furuncle is a skin disease caused by the inflammation of hair follicles, thus resulting in the localized accumulation of pus and dead tissues. Individual boils can cluster together and form an interconnected network of boils called carbuncles.
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Author:
Rachel Broune
20th February 2008
When you consider how rough humans are on their fingers and toes, you realize why nails have to be tough. Nails are the barrier between our skin and hard surfaces, hot water, chemicals, and physical trauma. Yet nails are also vulnerable. You may not reali...
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Author:
Alien
11th February 2008
Blisters are fluid-filled pockets beneath the best bed of rind. There are many potential causes of blisters including a blow, disease, a hypersensitive response, or from your rind rubbing against something. Blisters caused by your rind rubbing against som...
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Author:
Juliet Cohen