Scales

Body fat scales: See: Bioelectric impedance analysis.
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Behavior rating scales or checklists for attention deficit hyperactivity disorders
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Review Date : 12/1/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Michael Lehrer, M.D.
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Little scales or flakes of dead skin on the scalp. Also called seborrheic dermatitis.
debridement
Removal of foreign material or dead tissue.
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- Only the scales and skin debris can be removed. Because psoriatic skin is dry, it is well to put petroleum jelly or vegetable oil on the area.
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ANNOUNCER: If the scales start creeping up, take action.
JANA KLAUER, MD: There is excess weight with cessation of smoking, but the best way of addressing it is through exercise.
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It started with a small area that itched and had dry flaky scales on it. Occasionally, one of these "sores" makes a sticky substance. Now the condition seems to be spreading over my entire scalp. I saw a dermatologist, who said I have psoriasis.
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The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF, 15 items) and the Brief Sexual Male Functioning Inventory (BMSFI, 11 items) are well-validated scales measuring aspects of sexual function and satisfaction in men.
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Topical preparations can also be used to clean and protect irritated skin as well as to remove dead skin cells and scales. These may come in a variety of forms, including ointments, creams, lotions, and solutions.
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All charts were included where pre- and post-testing results were available for one or more of the following: the Test of Variables of Attention (TOVA, n = 76), Wechsler Intelligence Scales (WISC-R, WISC-III, or WAIS-R, n = 68), ...
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Patches of thick, red skin covered with silvery scales, especially on your elbows, knees, scalp or the lower end of your spine. These patches (plaques) often itch or burn, and the skin at your joints may crack.
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To remove the scales more easily, massage mineral or olive oil into the baby's scalp and allow it to soften the scales. Then use a wash cloth or soft toothbrush to gently scrape away the crust.
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Sea snakes are usually 3-4 feet long with flat tails, valvelike nostril flaps, and scales. They live in the tropical and warm regions of the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
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There's always a future after a diagnosis of cancer, although timescales vary.
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Dust mites thrive in warm, humid conditions and feed on the shed scales of human skin. The waste products of the dust mite are what produce allergic reactions and asthma. The best way to prevent dust mites is to limit your child's exposure.
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Cradle cap appears as thick, crusty, yellow or brown scales over the child's scalp. Similar scales may also be found on the eyelids, ear, around the nose, and in the groin.
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Dry or red
Usually covered with silvery scales
Raised patches of skin
Accompanied by red borders
May crack and become painful
Usually discrete, demarcated patches
Usually located on the elbows, knees, trunk, scalp, hands or nails ...
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jelly; corticosteroid drugs, available in high-potency forms for stubborn plaques on the hands or feet and in milder forms for areas of delicate skin; calcipotriol (Dovonex), a synthetic form of vitamin D, which slows production of skin scales; ...
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Psoriasis causes flare-ups of raised patches of skin covered with silvery scales. The onset of psoriasis may occur at any age but is most commonly seen between the ages of 15 and 50 years.
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A type of cancer in which the cells are flat and look like fish scales. Also called squamous cell carcinoma.
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes flaking of the skin. The flaking most often occurs on the scalp, on the face, and behind the ears. Sometimes thick layers of scales form on the skin.
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The skin and scales may peel entirely away in pieces and strips exposing the flesh underneath, and fin erosion may occur. The fish is at high risk for development of secondary bacterial infections or fungal infections at the exposed areas.
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An inflammation of the upper layers of the skin where scales appear on the scalp, face and sometimes in other areas. Usually more common in cold weather and often runs in families.
Stasis Dermatitis ...
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