In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's important that you keep the waxed area clean, especially during the first few days following a wax. Sweat and dirt can get trapped on freshly waxed skin, contributing to the development of those pesky bumps. Try showering at least once a day and making sure you clean the waxed area thoroughly during your shower. Dead skin cells can build up after you get a wax, clogging the hair follicle and causing ingrown hairs. Try swapping out your regular washcloth for an exfoliating cloth. Then gently rub the wet exfoliating cloth over the waxed area with your favorite soap or body wash. You can buy an exfoliating cloth at your local drug store or online. You can also try a topical exfoliating product, like a post-wax cream that contains salicylic acid. Be sure to apply the products to clean skin and carefully follow the directions on the package. Exfoliating can help prevent and treat bumps. If you have post-wax bumps that are painful to the touch and/or feel pressurized under the skin's surface, you might have infected ingrown hairs. If this is the case, take a warm compress and apply it to the affected area. Leave the compress on for 1-2 minutes, and then swipe the area with a cotton ball soaked in hydrogen peroxide. You can use a warm compress several times to help alleviate the bumps. Calming inflammation after a wax can help eliminate post-wax bumps. Dab a small amount of one-percent hydrocortisone cream on the waxed area after your procedure. For example, a pea-sized amount works well after a brow wax. Use more for a larger area. Apply a thin, even layer across the skin. If you frequently get bumps after waxing, you might want to make an appointment with your dermatologist. They can determine what is causing the bumps, such as a proclivity to ingrown hairs, and whether waxing is the best way to remove unwanted hair. For example, they may suggest a depilatory or laser treatments instead of waxing.
Summary: Keep the area clean. Exfoliate a few times a week to treat ingrown hairs. Use a warm compress and hydrogen peroxide for painful ingrown hairs. Use a hydrocortisone cream. Talk to your dermatologist.

Even if your parents are pretty busy, you might have a relative, coach, clergy member, friend's parent, or neighbor who can hang out. They can give you some time and positive attention, and maybe teach you some things that they are good at. Building a relationship with someone other than your parents can help you develop interpersonal skills, and raise your self-esteem and self-confidence. Join a club or sports team in your school or community. This can help you find mentors and friends, and give you a feeling of belonging and accomplishment. Look for groups and activities that match well with your skills and interests. For example, if you love to sing, you might join a youth choir at your school or a cultural center in your area. If you're more athletic, sign up a team sport like soccer or softball. You don't need to get attention only from your parents or other adults. Your friends and siblings will often be free and happy to hang out with you. Walk up to them, or pick up the phone, and ask if and when they are free to spend time with you. Making new friends can feel empowering, so don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone to meet new people. Animals and pets make us happy because they offer us love and companionship. If your family doesn't have a pet, you could look to friends' pets or neighbor pets. Try becoming a dog walker, cat sitter, or volunteer at an animal shelter. Loneliness can be a difficult feeling, and if you are struggling to manage it, you can get help. Therapy can give you the means to express your emotions and help you better understand what you're going through. You may need your parents' permission to see a therapist, so use this opportunity to talk to them about how you feel. Here are some reasons you might want to talk to a counselor: You don't know how to cope with your feelings. You feel like acting out, or hurting yourself, to get attention (for example, causing trouble at school). You feel like hiding from your friends and family. You feel tired, and find it hard to enjoy anything. Your parents aren't meeting your basic needs (food, water, shelter), or they are being very mean to you (humiliating, name-calling, etc.).
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One-sentence summary -- Get attention from a mentor. Find a group that shares your interests. Look to your friends and your siblings. Spend time with pets. Talk to a counselor if you are really having a hard time.

Problem: Article: Before you start an exercise program, make sure to check with your doctor and ask if it's safe for you to stretch and strengthen your elbow and the connecting muscles and tendons. Otherwise, you may delay your healing or injure yourself further. To do this, straighten out your affected arm so that it is perpendicular to your torso and hold your hand and fingers out straight as well. Turn your arm so that your palm is facing the ground. Use your opposite hand to grasp your fingertips and gently pull them down towards the ground until you feel a slight stretch in your forearm. Hold this for 15 seconds. Repeat the stretch 2 to 4 times daily. To do this, straighten out your affected arm perpendicular to your torso with your hand and fingers out straight as well. Turn your arm so that your palm is facing up. Use your opposite hand to grasp your fingertips and gently pull them down towards the ground until you feel a slight stretch on the underside of your forearm. Hold this for 15 seconds. Repeat this stretch 2 to 4 times daily. Grasp the tennis ball or sock in the hand of your affected arm. Squeeze the ball and hold the squeeze for 6 seconds. Then, release the squeeze and relax your hand for 10 seconds. Do 8 to 12 repetitions 2 to 4 times daily. Sit down and lay your affected arm flat on a table or desk. Position your wrist and hand so they're hanging over the edge of the surface. Then, turn your forearm on its side, so that you're positioned to shake someone's hand. With your fingers out straight, move your hand up and down. Repeat the up and down motion 8 to 12 times 2 to 4 times daily. Don't lift your forearm off of the table while you do this. to build muscle in your arm and around your elbow. While seated or standing, hold a dumbbell in your hand with your arm down at your side. Position your hand so that your palm is facing forward. Then, slowly raise the dumbbell up towards your chest. Hold for 3 seconds, then slowly lower it back down to the start position. Repeat this 8 to 12 times and do 2 to 4 sets twice per week. Make sure to get your doctor or physical therapist's clearance before you do bicep curls.
Summary:
Get clearance from your doctor before beginning an exercise routine. Perform a wrist extensor stretch to stretch the back of your forearm. Do a wrist flexor stretch to stretch the underside of your forearm. Squeeze a tennis ball or sock to strengthen your forearm muscles. Move your hand up and down with your arm flat against a table to strengthen your wrist. Do bicep curls