Skin health management requires identifying diverse systemic rashes, treating fungal infections, and monitoring moles for potential precancerous changes.
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is highly contagious. A baby who come in direct contact with her mother’s cold sore may get the virus. While cold sores generally aren’t dangerous for adults, the virus may be dangerous for infants.
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Although ringworm has nothing to do with actual worms, it is still not a very pleasant condition to have. Ringworm is a skin infection caused by fungus and creates scaly patches of skin that sometimes are circular and resemble the shape of a ring. This condition is highly contagious and spreads easily.
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Over-the-counter treatments for ringworm can only do so much. If ringworm does not respond to these medications or it covers a large area of the body, prescription medication may be necessary.
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Salt is not just useful for flavoring food, but has over 14,000 other uses, according to the Salt Institute. Salt draws out fluid and moisture, and also prevents bacteria from growing. Because of these functions, applying salt to a fever blister may assist in the process of healing a fever blister.
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