Natural acne treatments can cause bacteria to enter into your pores, which can lead to an infection. If you don't treat an infection quickly, it can cause scarring, facial marks, and can be dangerous if it spreads. Get to a doctor if you have a pimple that becomes infected for antibiotic treatment. Look for pus oozing out of a pimple or red streaks in the skin surrounding pimples. These are surefire signs of an infection. Pain or sensitivity in the skin around a pimple could be a sign of infection as well.
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One-sentence summary -- See a doctor if a pimple becomes infected.

Q: If the site that you're trying to access is blocked specifically on your computer, you may be able to access it by using the website's mobile version, IP address, or Google Translate. In the event that you're unable to access websites that are blocked on your Internet connection, however, you'll need to use a VPN. VPNs can be difficult to install on monitored or controlled computers (e.g., library, school, or work machines); however, if you use a personal computer for work, you should be able to install the VPN while on your own wireless network. Many websites, such as Facebook and YouTube, have mobile alternatives that can be visited by typing "m." between the "www." section of the website's address and the website's name. Many blocking services do not account for the mobile versions of blocked sites. For example, you would access the mobile version of Facebook by going to "https://www.m.facebook.com/" in your browser. You can find a website's IP address, which is its raw numerical address, on any major computer platform, after which point you can enter the IP address into the browser's URL bar the same way that you'd search for a regular address (e.g., "https://www.google.com/"). This won't work for all websites; some services hide their IP addresses, and others use multiple IP addresses which aren't always reliable. If you don't have access to Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac) on the computer on which sites are blocked, you can use a personal computer on an unrestricted network to find the IP address and then just use the address on your restricted computer. This method doesn't always work, but it provides a simple alternative to using a proxy site or a portable browser: Go to https://translate.google.com/ in your browser. Type your website's address into the left text box. Select any language other than the website's original language for the right-most box. Click the website's link in the right-most box. Click the "Go to [Website]" link on the left side of the page if the website doesn't immediately load. Click the Translate option if prompted. Browse your site. The Wayback Machine site allows you to browse past versions of websites without actually going to the site in question. This won't help if you're attempting to check your Facebook feed, but you can use the Wayback Machine to view blocked research resources and the like. Go to https://archive.org/web/ in your computer's browser. Enter a website's address into the text field that's near the top of the page. Click BROWSE HISTORY Select a calendar day. Review the results. on a personal computer. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are always-on subscription services that route your Internet traffic through several different servers in different countries or locations. This effectively hides your Internet activity from anyone monitoring it, which likewise allows you to view sites and use services which are usually blocked in your area. Most VPNs require a paid subscription, though some VPNssuch as Hotspot Shieldhave a free version. In order for your VPN to remain undetected, it must be on the entire time that you're online.
A: Understand when these tricks will work. Try using the website's mobile version. Search for the website's IP address instead of its usual address. Use Google Translate to hide the website's address. Use Wayback Machine to browse archived pages. Use a VPN

Article: Sometimes it is helpful to hear or see a familiar voice and face to help you not feel like home is so far away. Make sure that you plan time to call or Skype with friends and family once you have left. Speaking with friends and family can help keep you updated about the goings on at home, so that you will not feel as though life there has moved on without you. Additionally, staying connected can help lessen feelings of isolation which can be very common when feeling homesick. This journal is a place where you can document all the positive experiences you have in your new location. This can be a great cure for the grumps. Keeping a record of things that have made you smile will be a great reminder of the positive aspects of your new home. You can also use a journal to privately work on how to put a positive spin on negative emotions. For example, you might suggest to yourself: "I am going to find new ways to feel like I fit in." Repeat positive and constructive phrases to yourself in order to help dispel negative feelings. Remember, what we think or tell ourselves can dramatically influence how we feel. Try phrases such as, "Other people do care about me" or "Everybody gets lonely at times." You should be realistic about how fast you can accomplish the transition to being away from home. If you have moved away to college, it may take the whole first semester to establish new connections that make you feel more at home in your new place. Be sure to allow adequate time for your adjustment. It may be helpful to use a calendar to write or draw out your goals for adjustment over a certain time period. This will help you to become fully aware of how much time you may need, so that you will not have unrealistic expectations or disappointment.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Stay connected. Write in a positive action journal. Work on positive self-talk. Understand that this adjustment can take time.

Article: Your blackheads should clear up after about 4-8 weeks of home care. However, they may persist in some cases. If this happens to you, your dermatologist can prescribe a more powerful treatment to help clear your skin. They may also recommend getting an extraction. Talk to your dermatologist to decide what's best for you. For instance, your dermatologist may prescribe hormonal birth control or spironolactone to help balance your hormones if topical treatments don't clear your blackheads. Cleansers and creams that contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide can also help clean your pores. Additionally, benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria. These treatments are usually effective for clearing blackheads. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need help picking the right product for you. You can also buy pore strips over-the-counter to help remove the blackheads. If other treatments aren't working and you don't want to use a comedone extractor yourself, schedule an appointment with your dermatologist to do it for you. They will inject your blemishes with corticosteroids to help reduce the risk of scarring before using a comedone extractor to remove them. Blackheads alone typically respond to natural or over-the-counter treatments. However, you may need additional treatments if you also have other types of acne, like whiteheads or pimples. Your dermatologist can offer you creams or medications to help clear your skin. Your dermatologist may give you prescription-strength acne cleansers and creams. If you have cystic acne, you may need an antibiotic to help clear your skin. You may need to take hormonal birth control or spironolactone if your acne and blackheads are caused by hormonal fluctuations.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Consult a dermatologist if your blackheads don't go away. Ask about over-the-counter treatments for stubborn blackheads. Get your blackheads extracted professionally if they bother you. Check with your doctor if you have moderate-to-severe acne, as well.