Caring for sutures
Sutures need proper care to help wounds heal and reduce scarring. They hold a wound closed and are removed or dissolve after it has healed.
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Zinc and your health
Zinc is a mineral that is essential for many of the body's normal functions and systems. Learn more about how much you need and how to get enough.
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Foods high in zinc
Foods high in zinc include seafood, red meat, poultry and dairy products. Learn which foods help you get enough zinc in your diet.
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Vitamin C and your health
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient to stay healthy. Fruits and vegetables are the best source of vitamin C. Here's how you can get enough vitamin C.
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Vitamin C deficiency
Vitamin C deficiency can happen when you don’t have enough fruits and vegetables in your diet. Learn more about vitamin C deficiency and scurvy here.
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Wounds, cuts and grazes
Minor wounds like cuts and grazes can usually be treated without medical attention. Find out more on how to keep them clean and prevent infection.
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Vitamins and minerals explained
Vitamins and minerals are necessary for the healthy functioning of our bodies. A balanced diet with a variety of foods will meet most of your needs.
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Hair transplant
Hair transplantation is a treatment option for baldness. It’s a surgery which transfers hair from where it is thicker to hairless areas of the scalp.
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Dupuytren's fasciectomy
A Dupuytren’s fasciectomy should straighten your fingers and give you a worthwhile improvement in the function of your hand.
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Zinc deficiency
Zinc deficiency is when the body does not have enough of the mineral zinc. Read more about zinc deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.
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