Skin and injuries
Explore skin and injuries: Rash and skin itching, Burns, Snake bite. Simple health information from AfyaMesh.
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Rash and skin itching
A rash is a change in skin colour, texture or sensation. Infection, mites, eczema, medicines and allergies can all cause it. Treatment depends on the cause; a similar appearance does not mean the same disease.
Burns
Damage to the skin from heat, hot liquid, chemicals or electricity. What is done in the first twenty minutes changes how badly it scars.
Snake bite
A suspected snakebite needs urgent hospital assessment. Venom can damage tissue, affect blood clotting or interfere with breathing. Some bites do not inject venom, but appearance alone cannot establish safety.