Patient Education Resources

Lichen Sclerosus

Lichen sclerosus is a life-long condition that creates patchy white areas of the skin. This pamphlet explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up care, and contact information for the Colposcopy Clinic.

Liquid Nitrogen (Cryotherapy)

Liquid nitrogen is a very cold liquid. Treatment with liquid nitrogen (called cryotherapy) is used to kill skin cells by freezing them. This pamphlet explains what will happen during and after treatment, and lists signs of a possible infection.

Managing Extravasation at Home After I.V. Contrast Injection

This pamphlet explains how to care for your skin at home if you have extravasation after a I.V. contrast injection.

Préparer la peau avant une chirurgie orthopédique

Ce document explique comment utiliser des lingettes de gluconate de chlorhexidine (GCH) pour nettoyer votre peau avant une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Preparing Your Skin Before Open Heart Surgery

This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths.

Preparing Your Skin Before Orthopaedic Surgery

This pamphlet explains how to use CHG cloths to clean your skin before surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Preparing Your Skin Before Vascular Surgery - Halifax Infirmary

This pamphlet provides specific instructions on how to clean your skin using CHG wipes before your surgery. What to expect and instructions for showering, shaving, and using personal care products are listed.

Pruritis (Itchy Skin) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Pruritis is an itchy feeling on or under your skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pruritis in people with CKD, what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it, and how your kidney team will treat it.

PUVA Phototherapy

PUVA phototherapy is a form of light therapy for your skin. This pamphlet explains what to expect if your dermatologist has ordered this treatment for you.

Seed Corns

This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it, what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn, and treatment.