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2. Pressure ulcer - Wikipedia

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   Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores, bed sores or pressure injuries, are localised damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue that usually occur over a bony prominence as a result of usually long-term pressure, or pressure in combination with shear or friction.

3. Hydrocolloid dressing - Wikipedia

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   Hydrocolloid patches are sometimes used on the face for acne. Smaller sizes are used on acne, not only to get rid of acne, but to avoid acne scars. [7] They are also used to secure nasogastric tubes or CPAP masks to the patient's face. [citation needed] Hydrocolloid dressings are used for pressure ulcers (also known as bed sores). [8]

4. Ulcer (dermatology) - Wikipedia

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   A very common and dangerous type of skin ulcer is caused by what are called pressure-sensitive sores, more commonly called bed sores, which are frequent in people who are bedridden or who use wheelchairs for long periods. [citation needed] Other causes producing skin ulcers include bacterial and viral infections, fungal infections [6] and cancers.

5. Here’s How to Tell If You Have Chigger Bites or Scabies - AOL

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   “Chiggers pierce the skin with a small mouthpart and secrete enzymes into your skin, breaking it down. At the same time, they create a channel or tube (called a stylostome) to suck up the ...

6. There’s a right time to wash your face at night, and it's not ...

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7. Negative-pressure wound therapy - Wikipedia

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   Negative pressure wound therapy device. Negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT), also known as a vacuum assisted closure (VAC), is a therapeutic technique using a suction pump, tubing, and a dressing to remove excess exudate and promote healing in acute or chronic wounds and second- and third-degree burns.