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Acne

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External Links CPG Management of Acne, 2012 eTG Complete - Information about Acne, 2022 Guidelines of care for the management of acne vulgaris, 2016 Light therapies for acne, 2016 AFP - Acne Vulgaris: Diagnosis and Treatment, 2019 Treatment of acne with spironolactone: a retrospective review of 395 adult patients at Mayo Clinic, 2007-2017, 2020

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Burns

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External Links Burn injury, 2020 Mayo Clinic - Burns The Effect of Aloe Vera Clinical Trials on Prevention and Healing of Skin Wound: A Systematic Review, 2019 If a blister breaks, clean the area with water (mild soap is optional). Apply an antibiotic ointment (e.g. mupirocin, bacitracin or polymyxin B).

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Corns and Calluses

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External Links DermNet NZ - Corn and Callus Mayo Clinic - Corns and calluses Use leather gloves for repetitive tasks that injure the skin. Pumice stone or keratolytics (such as salicylic acid or urea) can be used to reduce thickness.

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Plantar Fasciitis

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In patients without sufficient improvement from initial measures, more costly therapies can be considered, although these remain unproven: Molded shoe inserts (orthotics) Night splints Immobilization with a cast Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) Surgery is generally reserved for those patients who do not respond to at least 6-12 months of conservative (..)

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Dry Mouth

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External Links Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 2020 Cleveland Clinic - Dry Mouth Mayo Clinic - Dry Mouth NHS - Dry Mouth Medical News Today - Everything you need to know about dry mouth, 2018 Sodium Bicarbonate Mouth Rinse is a Useful Safe-Care Method for Dry Mouth in Patients with Sjogren's Syndrome, 2022

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Alcohol Intolerance

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External Links Mayo Clinic - Alcohol Intolerance Cleveland Clinic - Alcohol Intolerance Reactions to Alcohol Histamine and Histamine Intolerance, 2007

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Insect Bites and Stings

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External Links DermNet NZ - Arthropod bites and stings, 2015 Mayo Clinic - Insect Bites and Stings: First aid, 2022 Patient - Insect Bites and Stings, 2020 Prevention Wear fully covering clothing. Keep windows and doors closed at night. Apply insect repellents to exposed skin.