Mongolian spots

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If you have this BFRB, you can’t stop picking or pulling at your fingernails and toenails, as well as the skin around them. (You may also chew or bite them.) Over time, this leads to hangnails and open sores, and you can pass germs from your mouth into your skin. That can lead to infections. Instead, you might play with Silly Putty or squeeze a stress ball. Wearing a pair of gloves could help, too.

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Experts are still trying to figure this out, but they know your genes are involved. If someone in your family has a BFRB, you’re more likely to have one, too. Other things that might play a role include your personality, the amount of stress in your life, your childhood, and even the age you first started showing signs of a BFRB. More women have them than men.

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Infested mattresses and box springs can be discarded or wrapped in plastic to trap the bedbugs. Washing bedding and clothes in hot water and drying with high heat can kill bedbugs and their larvae. Cleaning and vacuuming furniture and floors can also help get rid of bedbugs. Shake out suitcases after traveling. Only use an insecticide in cracks on floors or furniture in areas that do not come into contact with skin. An exterminator can help if you're unable to rid the home of bedbugs.

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During the day, bedbugs tend to hide away in furniture, floors, beds, and in wood or paper trash. They typically feed on human or animal blood at night, and most bites occur just before dawn. After taking their meal, which can last as little as three minutes, they drop off the host and crawl to a hiding place. Bedbugs can live for up to 10 months and can go without feeding for weeks.

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Found worldwide, bedbugs are most common in developing countries. Still, reports of bedbugs in luxury hotels are not uncommon. They are most commonly found in areas like hostels, hotels, shelters, and apartment complexes where there are many visitors coming and going. When they enter your home, it's often because they have hidden in luggage, furniture, clothing, or boxes that are being moved. They can also travel on pets' fur. Increases in international travel may be responsible for the rise in bedbug sightings.

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Reports of bedbugs can be found in the popular press and on hotel and travel review sites, and they appear to be making a comeback. The good news is that they typically do not pose serious health risks, even though their bites may be uncomfortable. These slides show you how to recognize bedbugs, know where they're hiding, and learn what to do to prevent getting bitten.

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Limiting your exposure to triggers can help reduce cold-sore outbreaks. Use sunscreen and UV-blocking lip protection to avoid sun exposure. Relaxation and stress-management techniques can help reduce stress. Getting plenty of sleep and exercise can ensure your immune system is as healthy as possible.

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Spread of a cold sore to another part of your body is not common, but it is possible. It can happen by touching a cold sore and then touching an area of broken skin or a mucus membrane (moist lining tissue, as is found in the eyes or va**na). You can prevent this self-spread (known as autoinoculation) by careful hand washing and not touching the cold sore.

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Oral antiviral drugs can also speed healing time, but like their topical counterparts, they must be taken at the very first sign of an outbreak. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is taken at the first sign of the cold sore, then orally five times daily. Valacyclovir (Valtrex) is taken immediately at the first sign of a cold sore and then 12 hours later. Famciclovir (Famvir) is given as a single dose.

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Antiviral creams may reduce healing time, but these must be applied at the very first sign of an outbreak. Docosanol cream (Abreva) is available over the counter. Prescription creams include acyclovir (Zovirax) and penciclovir (Denavir).

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The initial outbreak of cold sores is usually most severe and can last up to two weeks. Recurrent outbreaks typically last about a week. Some over-the-counter creams or gels can offer pain relief, and some people find hot or cold compresses to be helpful to relieve burning and pain.

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Although it may not be completely possible to eliminate the chance of getting cold sores, using caution when sores are present can reduce the possibility of spreading the virus. This means no kissing, no oral s*x, and no sharing of toothbrushes, eating utensils, or drinking glasses.

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