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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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Keep 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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Caring 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

Suture 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

Disposing of Needles Safely [English] Permalink Public

Steps to guide safe community disposal of inappropriately discarded needles. (English) Colour

Head 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

Insect 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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