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  2. Urushiol-induced contact dermatitis - Wikipedia

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    The rash takes one to two weeks to run its course and may cause scars, depending on the severity of the exposure. [4] Severe cases involve small (1–2 mm), clear, fluid-filled blisters on the skin. Pus-filled vesicles containing a whitish fluid may indicate an infection. Most poison ivy rashes, without infections, will resolve within 14 days ...

  3. Defatting (medical) - Wikipedia

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    Defatting is caused by the exposure of human skin to a chemical substance, including alcohols, detergents, chemical solvents and motor oil. Aliphatic compounds (commonly found in kerosene) cause defatting action, with lower-boiling point aliphatics having the greatest defatting action and therefore the most potential to cause dermatitis.

  4. Rhinophyma - Wikipedia

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    The nasal skin then thickens and hypervascularises, leading to persistent erythema (vascular rosacea). Papules and pustules then develop, marking the beginning of acne (inflammatory) rosacea. A subset of those affected by acne rosacea go on to develop rhinophyma. Chronic infection is common as the thickened sebaceous fluid traps bacteria. [2]

  5. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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    Drink some herbal tea Start by staying well hydrated—drink hot liquids like your favorite cup of tea to help moisturize your mucous membranes and promote better mucus flow, says Dr. Mercola.

  6. Everything You Need to Know About Acne, from Causes to ... - AOL

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    Overview. Acne is a skin condition characterized by clogged pores. When pores get clogged, it causes red lesions — which you know as pimples — to form on the face or other areas of the body ...

  7. Thickened fluids - Wikipedia

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    Thickened fluids and thickened drinks are often used for people with dysphagia, a disorder of swallowing function. [1] The thicker consistency makes it less likely that individuals will aspirate while they are drinking. Individuals with difficulty swallowing may find that liquids cause coughing, spluttering, or even aspiration, and that ...

  8. Epidemic dropsy - Wikipedia

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    Epidemic dropsy is a clinical state resulting from use of edible oils adulterated with Argemone mexicana seed oil. Sanguinarine and dihydrosanguinarine are two major toxic alkaloids of argemone oil, which cause widespread capillary dilatation, proliferation

  9. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common Skin Rashes

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    The causes vary, but are often rooted in excess oil and bacteria on the face, chest, or back, which can be triggered by hormonal issues, stress, certain foods, and irritating products.