Q: Before you begin any treatments to reduce the size of a pimple, clean your face and hands. This can help minimize the risk of spreading bacteria that could enlarge a pimple or cause further breakouts. You can wash your hands with any soap and water, which is effective at removing bacteria. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser specifically designed for your facial skin. This may help prevent further irritation inflammation of the pimple. Use topical product to absorb excess oil, which can inflame pimples. These preparations can not only help remove oil, but also kill bacteria that cause pimples. You can use an over the counter salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, or sulfur treatment, or have your doctor prescribe one for more severe pimples. A clay mask may help absorb excess oil and purify your skin. You can use oil blotting papers to soak up excess oil all over your face, which may help reduce the pimple. Be sure to follow your doctor's or package directions to help ensure that you don't overuse products and further irritate the pimple. You can purchase most oil absorbing products at pharmacies and some grocery stores. Online cosmetics retailers also offer these products. Some people use toothpaste to absorb excess oil and decrease a pimple quickly. Doctors don't suggest this method because there are so many different kinds of toothpaste, which can irritate or even damage your skin. Ingredients in whitening or tartar-reducing toothpastes can make a pimple more red, inflamed and noticeable. It's best to err on the side of caution if you're contemplating using toothpaste on a pimple. Use an eye drop formulated to reduce red eye to help relieve inflammation of a pimple. Although this isn't a long-lasting treatment, repeated application may help reduce the size and inflammation of a pimple. You may notice a difference in the size of a pimple after only 30 minutes. You can apply the eye drops directly to the pimple or with a cotton swab. Redness-relieving eye drops are available at most pharmacies and some grocery stores. Inflammation often causes a pimple to be large and painful. Cold packs or compresses can help relieve inflammation associated with acne by constricting blood flow and cooling the skin. It may also quickly reduce the size of your pimple. You can place a cold or cool compress on your pimple intermittently for 10 to 15 minutes, as needed. Consider following up a cold compress with an application of eye drops to further help reduce the pimple's size. You may be tempted to touch or pick at the pimple, but avoid the temptation to remove it this way. Picking at and touching your skin can spread oil and bacteria and may cause further inflammation or acne. Picking or touching your skin may also cause further irritation. In some cases, you may have a large or stubborn pimple, or whitehead, that won't disappear. You can safely remove this kind of pimple with a comedone extractor, but only use the tool for large pimples that have broken the skin. However, you may want to talk to your doctor before using a comedone extractor so that you don't make things worse. You can purchase a comedone extractor at most pharmacies and other retailers that sell skincare products. Make sure to cleanse your skin before you use the tool so that you minimize the risk of spreading bacteria. Always sterilize the tool with rubbing alcohol before and after you use it to prevent reinfection. Warm your skin with a warm compress for a minute or two before you use the extractor. Don't force the pimple out of your skin. If it doesn't come out after the first try, leave it for a few days to help minimize irritation and encourage healing. Follow the instructions on how to use the extractor most effectively.
A: Wash your hands and your face. Absorb excess oil. Avoid using toothpaste. Apply a redness-reducing eye drop. Apply a cold compress to relieve inflammation. Keep your fingers away from pimples. Remove stubborn or large pimples.

Article: Add some extra nutrition to your salads by putting chopped avocado on top. You can use avocado in cobb-style salads with proteins and cheese, fruit salads with citrus, or everyday green salads. Add some richness to your hamburger, BLT, or club sandwich with a layer of avocado. If you're looking for a decadent treat, you could try adding avocado to your grilled cheese. Add cubed avocado to your tacos as a garnish. It'll add some beautiful color and richness to your meal without all the saturated fat of sour cream or cheese. Top your chili with chopped avocado and your favorite fresh herbs for some additional flavor and texture. Even if you're not a chili fan, avocado works just as well as a garnish on black bean or tortilla soup, too. Add some greenery and extra nutrition to your meal by adding cubed or sliced avocado on top of your protein. It can replace cheese and other creamy ingredients for a rich topping you don't need to feel guilty about.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Put avocado on your salads. Add slices of avocado to your sandwich. Garnish your tacos with avocado. Place some on your chili or soup. Top your fish or chicken with cubed avocado.

Q: Find out what is causing your dry mouth. Your doctor or dentist may be able to spot symptoms of gene disorders, medication side effects, allergies, or other untreated causes of dry mouth. Make an appointment, and write down any symptoms you have been experiencing and any treatments you have tried. Bring information about your diet, smoking habits, oral hygiene routines, medications, and medical history. Bring a complete list of prescription and over-the counter medications that you take regularly. Take inventory of the medications you currently take. If you take any medications, these may add to your dry mouth symptoms. Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects for over a thousand prescription and over-the-counter medications. If you have been prescribed medication for depression, anxiety, nerve pain, or other pain management, that may be the cause of your dry mouth. Cancer patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy often experience dry mouth. This can be a temporary change, or it can be chronic radiation to the head and throat may permanently damage the salivary gland. Talk to your physician about treating your symptoms. Older people often experience dry mouth as a result of medications. There are serious medical conditions that trigger dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth as well as dry eyes, talk to your doctor about Sjogren's syndrome, a disorder that affects the immune system, and is predominantly found in women aged 30 50. Your doctor may be able to prescribe certain medicines to decrease these symptoms. Dry mouth can be a side effect of many conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, thyroid dysfunction, cerebral palsy, and endocrine disorders. If you have already been diagnosed with one of these conditions, ask your doctor about the possibility of dry mouth being a side effect. If you have recently had a bone marrow transplant, this may have caused your dry mouth. If you have recently suffered nerve damage to your head or neck, this may have caused your dry mouth. Certain conditions can cause you to misdiagnose yourself with dry mouth. If you have Alzheimer's disease, or if you have recently suffered a stroke, you may perceive your mouth as dry despite normal function of your salivary glands. Check your symptoms: Is your saliva thick or stringy? Have your teeth begun decaying at a faster rate, despite normal oral hygiene? Do you have bad breath? Is it difficult to wear your dentures?
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Talk to your doctor or dentist. Manage your medications. Get tested for autoimmune diseases. Talk to your doctor about your injuries and disorders. Rule out false perceptions.