Q: It is important to know what type of infection may be present because various infections are treated in different manners. Fungal infections can be treated with over-the-counter creams, bacterial infections usually require prescription antibiotics, and viral infections typically can't be cured with medication. Fungal infections are typically treated with OTC topical creams such as Lotrimin or Lamisil, or by oral medications if the infection is severe or affects hair-bearing areas. Bacterial infections are usually treated by antibiotic medications that can be prescribed by a medical professional such as a doctor or dentist. The feared complication of bacterial infections of the skin is MRSA, a resistant bacterial species. If you contract a MRSA skin infection, you will need to be admitted to the hospital and given IV antibiotics. It is difficult to treat viral infections because they live inside the cells of your body. They don't react to medicines. There are only a few viral infection medications on the market today. The best course of action is to prevent these infections with immunizations (for example, getting a flu shot ahead of time). Different skin conditions require different forms of treatment. While some can be treated with over-the-counter drugs, others require prescription medication. Always visit your doctor to discuss treatment options for areas which seem to be infected. Visit a doctor when you experience warmth, redness, pain, or swelling of skin. This can be a sign of cellulitis, which occurs when the infection begins to spread and inflame the lymphatic ducts. Left untreated, it can infect the bloodstream. Visit a doctor if your infection develops into pus-filled blisters. See a doctor if fever accompanies your irritated skin.
A: Find treatment that works for your symptoms. Use over-the-counter medications. Get a prescription. Be proactive. Visit your doctor.

Q: Spend some time planning out your meals with a parent or guardian to ensure you have three meals a day, every day. Focus on lunch meals that are easy to transport, pack well, and are filling, but still healthy. Get a dry erase board or use a word processing program to make a grid for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Then, write the days of the week that you go to school, usually Monday-Friday. Work with a parent to come up with basic meals for a quick breakfast, a healthy and easy to carry lunch, and a filling dinner. You can also use an app on your phone like ZipList, Evernote, and Pepper Plate to create a meal schedule and a shopping list for the grocery store. Making your lunch the night before should be part of your routine, and shouldn't take longer than 30 minutes. If a parent usually packs your lunch, get involved and help him organize the meal and put it in containers or resealable bags. Use leftover food from dinner or from a big batch of prepared food in a different ways, such as leftover BBQ chicken in a wrap or leftover vegetables on whole wheat pasta. Choose restaurants with quick and healthy options. Avoid most fast food restaurants or choose the healthier item if you find yourself at one. Choose salads, wraps, or deli sandwiches. If your friends have a soft spot for fast food, look for the healthier food choices on the menu, like the vegetarian option or a sandwich with a side of salad instead of french fries. Skipping meals signals the metabolism to slow down and burn fewer calories. This is not ideal during a long day of sitting in a classroom. The ideal situation would be to signal the body to ramp up the metabolism and keep it high with healthy, timely snacks throughout the day. Get involved in preparing food and working with your parents in the kitchen. Learn how to cut vegetables properly and how to treat raw food. Ask you parents questions about cooking and preparing food so you can practice your cooking skills. As you help prepare meals, think about healthier ways to make certain dishes. For example, baking or steaming fish instead of frying it, or replacing red meat with other protein options like baked tofu. Helping to cook meals will also allow you to control the portion size on the plates. Limiting your portion sizes to no more than a handful of each dish or type of food will ensure you do not overeat.
A: Create a meal schedule. Pack your lunch the night before. Go for healthy options if you leave campus for lunch. Don't skip a meal. Ask your parents if you can help with the cooking.

Q: Take a left near the cafe. You must do this the first time you visit Zozo. Keep walking until you see the inn. You'll see a clock that needs to be reset. Since you don't know the time you'll have to head back out the city and ask around.
A: Go under the metal rafters. Go up on the first corner next to the cafe. Head inside the inn.

Q: Some plastic surgery procedures only take days to recover from (the more minor ones), while others take weeks or even months. It is important to speak to your plastic surgeon prior to the procedure to know what to expect in terms of your recovery. It will likely impact many other spheres of your life, such as your work life and ability to go out with friends, so it is important to be able to plan for this. It is key that you follow the specific instructions for recovery, which may include any of the following: Medication use to control the pain and swelling, and to promote healing. Icing the affected area as needed. Elevating the affected area as needed, to diminish swelling. Avoiding direct exposure to sunlight during the healing period. Effective use of "drains" (tubes), which are sometimes inserted to help drain excess fluid in the initial healing phases, such as after cosmetic surgery to the breasts. Follow your doctor's directions for how to use the drain effectively, which should include how often to empty the drain, and if the fluid coming out should be measured. Attending follow-up appointments in a timely fashion. In order to ensure optimum wound healing, and to make sure there are no complications or infections developing, it is important for your doctor to check on things and to receive his or her professional opinion. That way, if there are any issues with healing, they can be dealt with and resolved so that they do not become a problem later. It is key to let your doctor know any regular medications or supplements that you generally take. Some medications, like blood thinners or aspirin, can be detrimental to healing and actually increase bleeding and swelling. There are also some natural remedies and supplements that can be concerning. As long as you disclose everything you are taking to your doctor, she can evaluate the safety of your medication regimen and make sure that nothing conflicts with wound healing or worsens bleeding. The doctor will tell you what medications need to be stopped prior to the surgery, when they should be stopped, and when to restart. Also, other medications may need to be continued straight through the surgery. For instance, do not try to get back to your usual routine or be too active too soon following plastic surgery. Over-exerting yourself can lead to complications and slow down the healing process. Do not exercise until your doctor tells you it is okay to get back to your normal level of physical activity. Exercising too soon can prolong healing by causing swelling or bleeding, or an incision to break down. When learning how to heal after plastic surgery, do not get upset if you are bruised or swollen for a week or longer following your procedure. Plastic surgery healing times vary for each procedure and each patient.
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Know what to expect in terms of recovery. Adhere to your plastic surgeon's recovery plan. Consult your doctor about medication use. Be cautious and allow your body time to recover.