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Results 1 - 10 of 1,202 for scar OR amputation OR frostbite
  1. Scars (National Library of Medicine)  
    A scar is a permanent patch of skin that grows over a wound. It forms when your body heals ... scrape, burn, or sore. You can also get scars from surgery that cuts through the skin, infections ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/scars.html - Health Topics
  2. Frostbite (National Library of Medicine)  
    Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/frostbite.html - Health Topics
  3. Leg or foot amputation 
    Leg or foot amputation is the removal of a leg, foot or toes from the body. These body parts are called extremities. Amputations are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Leg amputation - discharge 
    ... counselor for help with your feelings about your amputation. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar ... things that may help are: Tapping along the scar and in small circles along the stump, if ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000014.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Foot amputation - discharge 
    You have had a foot amputation. You may have had an accident, or your foot may have had an infection or disease and doctors could not save ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000013.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Scar revision 
    Scar revision is surgery to improve or reduce the appearance of scars. It also restores function, and corrects skin changes ( ... Scar tissue forms as skin heals after an injury (such as an accident) or surgery. How much ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002991.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Limb Loss (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation. Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/limbloss.html - Health Topics
  8. Keloids 
    A keloid is a growth of extra scar tissue. It occurs where the skin has healed after an injury. ... These treatments, especially surgery, sometimes cause the keloid scar to become larger.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000849.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Scar Revision: Understanding Facial Scar Treatment (American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)  
    Facial Injuries and Disorders/Treatments and Therapies ... Facial Injuries and Disorders ... Scars/Treatments and Therapies ... Scars ... American Academy of Facial Plastic ...
    https://www.aafprs.org/.../FacialRejuvenation/Scar/A/FR11.aspx - External Health Links
  10. Scar revision - series (image) 
    ... entire body, and acts as a protective barrier. Scar tissue forms as skin heals after an injury ( ... heredity; and skin characteristics including color (pigmentation). No scar can be removed completely. The degree of improvement ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100098_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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