Problem: Article: Though it may be tempting to pop a zit or pick at your acne, doing so can cause the skin to become even more inflamed and lead more acne as well as acne scars. Instead, make sure you wash the area well and apply skin care products that will work to treat and heal your acne. Never use any sharp tools on your skin, even if it is advertised as an acne removal tool. This can lead to permanent damage to your skin that can be difficult to treat or that will require more intense skin care treatments to heal. If you have a habit of resting your chin, cheek, or forehead in your hands, try to avoid doing this. If possible, try not to touch your face at all throughout the day. Your hands are carriers of bacteria and germs that may only make your acne worse if they end up on your face. As well, if you tend to have oily hair or if you have longer hair, keep it clean and away from your face. Oil from your hair can make your face and neck extra oily, leading to possible breakouts and acne in these areas. Avoid wearing baseball caps or hats throughout the day, as these can cause acne to develop on your hairline or your forehead. Wash your caps and hats often if you wear them on a daily basis so they do not carry any bacteria that can get onto your skin. Make sure your cell phone is clean, as you can get breakouts where your phone rests on your face. To make sure you are removing dead skin cells from your skin that can cause acne, you should wash your face twice a day, once in the morning and once at night. Use a cleansing product that contains salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or glycolic acid to treat your acne effectively. Avoid scrubbing your face hard with a washcloth when you clean your face. Instead, use your fingers to gently massage the product into your skin. If your skin is very sensitive, then wash with a gentle facial skin cleanser such as Cetaphil or Eucerin. You should also always wash your face after exercising or playing sports as oil buildup due to sweating can make your acne worse. If you are starting to grow facial hair, you may be tempted to start shaving. However, shaving can irritate acne-prone skin and lead to more breakouts. As well, you may end up nicking a pimple while shaving, which could cause inflammation. If you do need to shave, try to shave as lightly as possible on the surface of your skin to avoid irritating your acne. If you are using a safety razor when shaving, soften your facial hair with warm water and soap before you shave so you do not have to press too hard on your skin. Though your skin may appear better after a day out in the sun, in the long term, sunlight can actually make your acne worse and lead to sun damage on your face. As well, many acne products can make your skin more vulnerable to burning. Protect your skin by applying oil-free sunscreen before you go outside, even if it is not sunny outside. Many commercial acne products can dry out your skin, especially if your skin is still trying to get used to the ingredients in the product. To prevent dryness or chapped skin, use a moisturizer that is oil-free and noncomedogenic. This will ensure the moisturizer does not clog your pores or irritate your skin. Avoid using moisturizers that are heavy in oils, such as Vaseline and mineral oils. These products will only increase the buildup of oil and debris on your skin and make your acne worse. Ask your dermatologist to recommend an oil-free moisturizer, based on your skin type and the severity of your acne.
Summary: Never squeeze, scrub, or pick at your acne. Avoid touching your face with your hands. Wash your face twice a day. Shave only when necessary. Use oil-free sunscreen and moisturizer.

Problem: Article: Daily blood sugar testing with a glucometer is advised to avoid episodes of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This will also help assess your ideal insulin requirement. Learning to use a glucometer is important. Select a brand that has easily obtainable glucose strips. In the beginning you may have to check your blood sugar levels three to four times a day or even at nighttime. Managing your insulin levels improves carbohydrate metabolism and reduces blood sugar levels. Insulin therapy is individualized according to weight, lifestyle, age, family support, and occupation. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions when administering insulin injections. If medications are required, some physicians recommend starting with oral blood sugar control medications such as metformin or glyburide. If oral agents fail, the traditional treatment involves an intermediate insulin such as NPH in the morning and bedtime, and a short acting insulin with some or all meals. The dosing depends on weight, trimester of pregnancy, and how elevated the blood sugars are.
Summary: Monitor blood glucose (sugar) as recommended by your healthcare provider. Know the benefits of insulin therapy. Know when you should have insulin therapy.

Problem: Article: This group can be the same group that helped plan the program, or you might want to select a new group of people. They will be responsible for gathering all nominations, reading them, and then voting on who should receive awards. Make sure your selection committee is diverse. If your business is small, the boss might be the only one who will select the winner. Ideally, you shouldn't announce the employee recognition program in an email or on your website. Instead, you should explain it at a team meeting. If you have a very large company with multiple offices, consider traveling around to the different offices to talk about the program. You can also send an email after the meetings, in case anyone missed the meeting. Also, staff might want something to refer back to. You can have fun with the award program by sponsoring a design contest to come up with logos or themes. You want your recognition award program to stand out from other company programs. Build recognition using consistent branding: print your logo on all communications, such as emails, memos, and letters. Your nomination process should be accessible and easy. Consider letting staff submit nominations using paper as well as online. The nomination form should ask for the name of the person being nominated and also provide space for the nominator to explain why. You might need to offer information sessions on how to nominate someone. Ask someone who has written a successful nomination to talk about how they did it. Preferably, they can talk up the program. Remember to thank people for nominating a colleague for an award. If you don't, then you won't get the buy-in that you need. You also need to decide whether to share the nomination with the nominee or whether to keep it secret. For your program to succeed, you must constantly promote it. Put up flyers in common areas and send email reminders when the nomination deadline is approaching. Also include information in your employee manuals.
Summary: Create a nomination selection committee. Explain the program to your staff. Create a logo or design. Call for nominations. Continue to market the program.

Problem: Article: If you have any loofahs, soaps, or bottles of shampoo, conditioner, or body lotion, take them out of the tub. Place them on the counter or somewhere out of the way where they will be safe while you clean the bathtub with bleach. Turn the hot water on briefly and run a sponge under it. Turn the water off. Use the damp sponge to wipe down the surface of the bathtub. This will help loosen grime and material, making it easier to eradicate tub scum later with bleach. Combine cup (118 milliliters) bleach with 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of water. Dip a sponge into the solution and wipe it across the surface of the tub. Wait at least 5 minutes before moving on to the next step. After you've left the bleach solution on the tub for at least 5 minutes, dip another sponge in cool water and wipe the tub with it by moving your hand in a gentle circular motion. Wipe the tub dry using a towel. If your bathtub is still grimy, mix a paste of equal parts baking soda and bleach. Apply the paste to the grimy or discolored area. Wait at least 15 minutes, then spray water on the paste and use a damp sponge to wipe the paste away, moving your hand in a gentle circular motion. Dry the area with a towel.
Summary:
Remove everything from the tub. Rinse the tub out. Mix bleach with water. Rinse the tub again. Make a baking soda paste to scrub away tough stains.