Contact dermatitis happens when the skin comes in direct contact with substances that triggers an allergic reaction. Dermatitis involves inflammation of the skin. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNb7gETA9K0″] Contact dermatitis is characterized as a red and itchy rash. The rash is not contagious or life-threatening but it causes discomfort to the individual. The rash can be triggered by […]
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Introduction When someone experiences an eye injury, this can either be a minor injury such as eye irritation, or a more severe one that can lead to loss of vision. Eye injuries can occur anywhere, including at your place of work, home, or on the sports field. The way your face is shaped helps to
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Overview There are usually certain signs when a person experiences a heart attack. There are certain signs, included below, which can help you determine whether you are having a heart attack or not. However, a person doesn’t have to experience everything on this list for it to be a heart attack. In most instances, if
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Overview Of A Common Cold When a person gets a cold, this is often caused by a virus. However, this is usually nothing to be concerned with and will disappear on its own within a week or so. There are many viruses that can cause a cold, therefore, it is hard to pinpoint exactly what
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What is Shock? Any illness or injury can be accompanied by shock. Shock is a circulation problem where the body’s tissues do not get enough blood. If the shock gets bad enough, this can lead to unconsciousness or even death. Since there is often shock in an emergency situation, and because it can progress very
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