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  2. Rayon - Wikipedia

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    However, HWM rayon (high-wet-modulus rayon) is much stronger and exhibits higher durability and appearance retention. Recommended care for regular viscose rayon is dry-cleaning only. HWM rayon can be machine-washed. [34] Regular rayon has lengthwise lines called striations and its cross-section is an indented circular shape. The cross-sections ...

  3. Wallace rule of nines - Wikipedia

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    5% body surface area for each arm; 20% BSA for each leg; 50% for the trunk, and; 2% for the head. Other studies have found that the rule of nines tends to over-estimate total burn area, [5] and that ratings can be subjective, [6] but that it can be performed quickly and easily, and provide reasonable estimates for initial management of burn ...

  4. Friction burn - Wikipedia

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    Friction burn caused by a treadmill. Example of a third-degree friction burn. A friction burn is a form of abrasion caused by the friction of skin rubbing against a surface. A friction burn may also be referred to as skinning, chafing, or a term named for the surface causing the burn such as rope burn, carpet burn or rug burn.

  5. Chilblains - Wikipedia

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    Chilblains of the feet, caused by excessive exposure to cold and humidity. The areas most affected are the toes, fingers, earlobes, nose. [citation needed] Blistering of affected area; Burning and itching sensation in extremities; Dermatitis in extremities; Ulceration (severe cases only) Erythema (blanchable redness of the skin) Pain in ...

  6. 5 Things to Avoid When You Have Alopecia Areata - AOL

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    Still, it should be noted that alopecia areata is unpredictable, and the exact cause can vary by person. Here are some things to avoid when you have alopecia areata. 1.

  7. Should you throw out your black plastic cooking utensils? - AOL

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    Liu says her advice is the same as it's been: “If you can, reduce your use of plastic. Not just black plastic, but plastic in general, [which] can reduce your exposure to any harmful chemical ...

  8. Yarn - Wikipedia

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    Cotton and viscose (rayon) yarns burn as a wick. Synthetic yarns generally tend to melt, though some synthetics are inherently flame-retardant. Noting how an unidentified fiber strand burns and smells can assist in determining if it is natural or synthetic, and what the fiber content is. Both synthetic and natural yarns can pill. Pilling is a ...

  9. What to Expect at a Skin Cancer Screening - AOL

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    Examine your skin closely from the front (including face, mouth, lips, neck, chest, abdomen, arms, hands, legs, and feet). Check the backs of your arms and armpit area with the mirror by raising ...