Tight shoes and clothing can trap moisture in the folds of your skin. You're also more likely to sweat more in clothing that is tight or binding. If you wear a bra, make sure it has proper support. Materials such as cotton are more absorbent and will keep your skin drier. Synthetic fabrics, such as nylon, can trap moisture. In cold weather, wear light layers that you can easily remove if you get too hot. Avoid thick, heavy sweaters that may cause you to overheat and sweat. Intertrigo is common between areas of skin that trap moisture. That means losing weight can help you avoid recurrences of intertrigo. Talk to your doctor about what would be a healthy weight for you and how best to accomplish your weight loss goals. Losing weight is a long-term goal. Avoid crash diets that promise immediate results without requiring you to change your lifestyle. You'll typically gain back any weight you lost when the diet ends. Make an effort to do something active each day. Over time, you'll develop the habit of being more active and start losing weight. Whenever you exercise or engage in physical activity, take a shower to thoroughly clean your skin. Use an unscented soap designed for sensitive skin. If you have a rash, be sure to use your own towel and don't let anyone else have contact with it. Don't use the common towels at the gym, as this can contaminate that towel and the other towels in the gym laundry. Rashes can be very contagious. A fan or hair dryer may be more efficient than a towel and will ensure that your skin is completely dry.

Summary: Avoid wearing tight shoes or clothing. Wear clothing made from natural materials, such as cotton. Take steps to lose some weight if you are overweight. Shower and dry off completely after physical activity.

Before you can help anyone else after a tsunami, it's important to check that you're not hurt. Examine yourself to see if you have any injuries that require first aid. If it's a minor injury, such as a small cut or scrape, you can probably handle it yourself. However, if you have a more serious injury, such as a broken bone, talk to your parents so you can get medical assistance as soon as possible. If you have an injury that is extremely painful, avoid moving around too much. You may wind up making it worse. If you have younger brothers and sisters, make sure that they are safe and uninjured after the tsunami. Older relatives, such as grandparents, may also need assistance because they may not be able to move around too well on their own. If anyone needs serious medical attention, bring it to your parents' attention. Make sure that you know where the first aid kit is in your emergency kit, so you can help with minor injuries, such as putting antibacterial ointment and a bandage on a cut. It's common for people to become trapped after tsunami because the earthquake and strong waves can cause items to fall and block people in. If someone in your family or a neighbor is trapped, don't try to rescue them on your own. Instead, call emergency professionals who have the right equipment to safely extract people. People have been known to get injured or killed when they try to rescue someone on their own. While you have may the best intentions in mind, you may wind up putting yourself in serious danger if you try to help a friend or family member. In the days following a tsunami, phone lines are probably going to be jammed with emergency workers trying to communicate with needed resources. To keep the lines open for them, avoid making calls unless there is an emergency, such as someone needing to be rescued or to receive medical assistance. If you want to get in touch with family members or friends to make sure that they're safe after a tsunami, text instead of calling. The added benefit to texting is that it will often work even when cell phone service is out. If you had to evacuate during a tsunami, you'll probably want to return home as soon as it's over. However, you and your family should only go home if local authorities have announced that it is safe to do so. Tsunamis often involve a series of waves that can take place over hours, so even if one passes, there may be another one on the way. In some cases, the subsequent waves may be larger and more dangerous than the first, so it's important to ensure that tsunami is over before you head home. Even if the tsunami has passed and officials have decided that you can return home, you should be careful when you go back. Stay out of your home or any building that still has water in it. The water may cause floors to split and walls to collapse, so the building may be a danger for you and your family. If you're not sure whether a building still has water in it or not, try to look through a window to see. Avoid going inside if you're not sure. You may assume that your home is safe if there is no water inside, but there are other dangerous problems that may occur after a tsunami. Even if the water has receded, the floors may be damaged, so be careful where you step. Your parents also should check the house for gas leaks, as well as other fire hazards, such as frayed wires, a submerged fuse box or circuit breaker, and wet electrical appliances. It's best to let your parents inspect your home before you go inside. They'll be able to tell if everything is safe, so you and your siblings don't injure yourselves. You can usually tell if there's a gas leak if you smell gas in your home or you hear a hissing or blowing sound. If you suspect there's a leak, tell your parents and immediately leave the house.

Summary: Check yourself for injuries. Help your younger siblings and grandparents. Call for help if someone needs to be rescued. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency. Return home only when it is safe. Stay out of buildings with water. Check your home for dangers.

There's nothing wrong with excusing yourself to send the message that you're not interested in flirting. You can also excuse yourself if you are feeling uncomfortable and you want to get away from them. Let them know that you enjoyed the conversation, but that you really need to go. For example, if you're out at a bar, try saying something like, "It's been nice talking to you, but my friends are waiting for me, so I really have to go." Or, you could say, "This has been fun! I have to head out, but enjoy the rest of your night!" If the person keeps trying to flirt with you, you might need to be direct with them to get them to stop. You can tell them in a nice way to avoid hurting their feelings, or be blunt if they're being pushy or disrespectful. This is also important to do if the person is a friend of yours who is interested in you or if you went on a date with them. For example, if you want to be nice about it, try saying, "You're such an interesting person and I like spending time with you, but I'm not interested in dating. I just want to be clear about that." Or, you could say, "I'm not interested, so please stop saying those kinds of things." If someone flirts with you on a regular basis and it's making you feel uncomfortable, it's important to let them know that. The person might be a coworker, classmate, friend, or someone else. Be direct about how you're feeling and begin your statement with "I" to reduce the chances that they will become defensive. This will help to send the message that you're not interested and you want them to stop. For example, you could say something like, "I feel uncomfortable when you compliment my body. Please stop saying those things." If someone continues to pester you and they ask for your number, do not give it to them! It's also not a good idea to give them a fake number as this can give them false hope of connecting with you later on. Instead, try to avoid being alone with the person as most people won't ask for your number in front of other people. However, if this doesn't work out and they do ask for your number, just say "no." If they persist, you could also say something like, "Sorry, but I don't think my boyfriend would like that very much." Even if you're not dating anyone, it's okay to pretend to have a boyfriend or girlfriend if someone keeps pestering you.
Summary: Say that you have enjoyed talking but that you have to leave. Let them know that you're not interested if they persist. Use "I" language to express discomfort with ongoing flirtation. Avoid giving your number to someone you don't want to talk to again.