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Pilonidal Abscess (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have a pilonidal cyst that has become infected near your tailbone, just above your buttocks. When infected it is called a pilonidal abscess. It usually results from ingrown hairs. (pilo means hair, nidal means collection) (English) Colour
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254270Keep Your Skin Healthy: What you Can Do (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information to keep your skin healthy including nutrition, activity, when to ask for help, positioning your body, risks, and skin care. (English) Colour
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262726Caring for Your Wound Using RENASYS™ GO Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This therapy is a way of treating your wound. It works by creating a vacuum effect (negative pressure) on the surface of your wound. Before you leave the hospital, a nurse teaches you how to look after your wound and the machine. (English) Colour
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264199Suture Removal: How to take out stitches (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Step by step instructions on how to remove stitches (sutures), what to expect, caring for the wound after stitches are removed, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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264155Disposing of Needles Safely [English] Permalink Public
Steps to guide safe community disposal of inappropriately discarded needles. (English) Colour
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264356Head Lice [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about head lice including symptoms, treatment, spread, and prevention. Number 06. (English)
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Hand Washing: Help Stop the Spread of Germs [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information providing and overview about hand washing. Number 85. (English)
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Insect Repellents and DEET [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about insect repellents and DEET including restrictions when using DEET and risks. Number 96. (English)
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Caring for Your Incision using Vacuum Assisted Closure™Therapy With a Prevena Dressing [English] Permalink Public
Caring for Your Incision using Vacuum Assisted Closure™Therapy With a Prevena Dressing provides information on the use of the device, what to do, what not to do, how to trouble shoot, and when to seek medical attention when at home after the surgery. (English) Colour
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264460Insect Bites (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
An insect bite or sting can show up as a red lump in the skin that sometimes has a tiny hole in its centre. Bites or stings can be from mosquitoes, fleas, ants, bees, wasps, spiders, bedbugs, or other insects. (English) Colour
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