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  2. Purpura - Wikipedia

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    Purpura (/ ˈ p ɜːr p jʊər ə / [1]) is a condition of red or purple discolored spots on the skin that do not blanch on applying pressure. The spots are caused by bleeding underneath the skin secondary to platelet disorders, vascular disorders, coagulation disorders, or other causes. [2]

  3. List of herbs with known adverse effects - Wikipedia

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    Potentiates warfarin activity, leading to excessive anticoagulation and bleeding [3] [13] Dong quai female ginseng Angelica sinensis: May induce uterine contractions; contraindicated when pregnant or nursing [14] European Mistletoe: common mistletoe Viscum album: Toxic to cardio and central nervous systems, gastrointestinal bleeding [3] Ephedra ...

  4. Get rid of bags under your eyes with these great home remedies

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    Photo: Getty 1. Raw potato slices. Place a slice of raw potato on your eyes. Leave it for 15-20 mins and you'll notice the size of the bags under eye will reduce

  5. Subcutaneous emphysema - Wikipedia

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    This sensation of air under the skin is known as subcutaneous crepitation, a form of crepitus. Numerous etiologies of subcutaneous emphysema have been described. Pneumomediastinum was first recognized as a medical entity by Laennec, who reported it as a consequence of trauma in 1819.

  6. Hematoma - Wikipedia

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    An ecchymosis is a hematoma of the skin larger than 10 mm. [2] They may occur among and or within many areas such as skin and other organs, connective tissues, bone, joints and muscle. A collection of blood (or even a hemorrhage) may be aggravated by anticoagulant medication (blood thinner).

  7. Skin repair - Wikipedia

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    In the event of an injury that damages the skin's protective barrier, the body triggers a response called wound healing. After hemostasis, inflammation white blood cells, including phagocytic macrophages arrive at the injury site. Once the invading microorganisms have been brought under control, the skin proceeds to heal itself.

  8. Boric acid (vaginal) - Wikipedia

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    The safety of topical boric acid, including its long-term safety, is under-characterized. [19] [5] [1] Boric acid has known toxic properties when taken orally or at high doses. [5] [8] It is also a widely used pesticide. [31] However, vaginal boric acid appears to be safe based on available data. [1]

  9. Ulcer (dermatology) - Wikipedia

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    Skin ulcers appear as open craters, often round, with layers of skin that have eroded. The skin around the ulcer may be red, swollen, and tender. Patients may feel pain on the skin around the ulcer, and fluid may ooze from the ulcer. In some cases, ulcers can bleed and, rarely, patients experience fever. Ulcers sometimes seem not to heal ...