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Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin. The infection can spread quickly and become very dangerous and so cellulitis requires treatment with antibiotics.
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Scleroderma — Arthritis Australia
The word ‘scleroderma’ means ‘hard skin’
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Scleroderma - Better Health Channel
The most common symptom of scleroderma is a thickening and hardening of the skin, particularly of the hands and face.
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Localised scleroderma (children) — Arthritis Australia
Localised scleroderma is an inflammatory disease affecting the skin
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Scleroderma — Types, Causes, & Treatment | MSK Australia
Do you have Scleroderma? Find out more about your musculoskeletal condition, how to manage, and where to find support. Contact us today on 1800 263 265
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Cellulitis - Better Health Channel
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin that occurs most commonly on the lower legs and in areas where the skin is damaged or inflamed.
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Cellulitis in children and teenagers | Raising Children Network
Cellulitis is a skin infection that can start from a tiny scratch. If your child has cellulitis symptoms, he should see a GP because he needs antibiotics.
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp
A-Z OF SKIN Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp is a rare condition in which pus-filled lumps develop on the scalp, resulting in scarring and permanent hair loss over the area affected
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Cellulitis: Clean it, cover it, check it | NT Health
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Centromere Ab - Pathology Tests Explained
How, when and why the Centromere antibody test is used
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Reducing Cellulitis Hospitalisation Rates | Ausmed
Cellulitis is an infection of the subcutaneous tissue and skin, leading to inflammation and other systemic symptoms. It occurs when bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus enter the body and spread to the subcutaneous tissue, generally through a break in the skin caused by inflammation or damage.
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Centromere Ab - Pathology Tests Explained
How, when and why the Centromere antibody test is used
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Interventions for haemolytic uraemic syndrome and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: PE with FFP is still the most effective treatment available for TTP
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Treatments for melasma (darker than normal skin occurring in patches) | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: The quality of studies evaluating melasma treatments was generally poor and available treatments inadequate
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Haptoglobin - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for haptoglobin
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Bilirubin - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for bilirubin
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Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for G6PD
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Fungal Tests - Pathology Tests Explained
Fungal tests are used to help detect and diagnose a fungal infection and guide treatment
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Rubella virus test - Pathology Tests Explained
Why and when to get tested for rubella serology
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Alternative Therapies - Australasian Menopause Society
The following topics concerning the alternative-therapies may be found in the AMS Information Sheets.Complementary and Herbal Therapies for Hot Flushes Many women experience hot flushes and night sweats around the time of menopause. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been proven to be effective in alleviating these symptoms (1). Some women however, choose to explore complementary or herbal therapies for relief of symptoms. There have been a great many trials of complementary and herbal medicin
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