Problem: Article: Certain substances, like smoke, radon, and chemicals can damage your lungs. Unfortunately, you may encounter these at work or at home. If you suspect you've been exposed to a hazardous substance, talk to your doctor about what you can do to counter the effects.
Summary: Tell your doctor if you've been exposed to a hazardous substance.

Problem: Article: When you go out on the town to meet up with friends, a new date, or for a date with your partner, wear an outfit you feel great in. If you must, go shopping to pick up a few items that speak to you. Look for colors, styles, and fabrics that bring out your best features. What you wear will depend on your personal style. It may be a dress, an edgy leather jacket, a pair of heels, or a killer pair of jeans. Just be sure to don an outfit that allows you to sparkle like only you can. Stay true to who you are when you are expressing your sexual confidence. You might need to fake your confidence a little to give yourself a boost, but be sure to stay true to your morals and values. If you are uncomfortable in a situation, then back away and try something new. Don't compare yourself to other women. Accept who you are and be true to her. You might see another woman who is skinnier or has better hair then you, and you might feel jealous. Instead, think about all the wonderful attributes you have and be happy about the person you are. Women's bodies are constantly sexualized in music videos, in magazines, or in film or on TV. Men, in many ways, are given the option to uplift feminine sexuality, but women are expected to inhibit these parts of themselves. Even today, women are frequently chastised or discriminated against for embracing their sexuality. The idea of remaining pure from puberty and beyond can cause some women to suppress their sexual urges. Ignore the mixed messages you receive in the media about what you should or shouldn't do when it comes to your sexuality. Only you can set the bar on what feels right for you. Listen to your personal needs and values and allow them to guide you in making choices about your sexuality.
Summary: Wear clothing that boosts your confidence. Be yourself. Close your ears to society.

Problem: Article: . Use a mild soap and warm water to wash your hands before touching the blister site. Wash your hands for 15-20 seconds. This will help prevent the spread of germs, which could cause an infection in the blister area. Don't scrub the blister; this could tear the skin further. Do not use alcohol, iodine, or hydrogen peroxide, as these can irritate the exposed skin. Let it air dry, if possible, or blot gently with a towel. Don't rub the blister area with a towel, as this could tear the skin. The skin flap that formed the top of the blister may eventually come off, but will still help protect the raw skin underneath while it heals. If possible, leave it intact, and smooth it down over the raw skin underneath. If the blister has torn, or if there is dirt under the skin flap, you may need to trim it away to prevent infection and keep it from ripping further and damaging healthy skin. First, wash the area thoroughly. Then, disinfect a pair of small scissors (nail or first aid scissors work best for this) using rubbing alcohol. (You can also sterilize scissors by placing them in boiling water for 20 minutes, or holding them over an open flame until the metal turns red, and then letting them cool.) Carefully clip away the dead skin. Don't clip too close to the healthy skin. It is better to leave a bit of excess than risk further injury to your skin. This will help prevent infection, which is the biggest risk with burst blisters. Common over-the-counter antibacterial ointments and creams include Neosporin and "triple antibiotic ointment," both of which contain neomycin, polymyxin, and bacitracin. For smaller blisters, a regular bandage should work fine, but for larger blisters, you may need to use a nonstick gauze pad held in place with first aid tape. Be sure to only use non-stick bandages and gauze pads on an open blister. Regular gauze will stick to raw skin! Hydrocolloid bandages may help accelerate healing. They will adhere to skin, but not to the blister. If the skin over the blister has come away, or if the blister is on your foot or another sensitive area, you may want to use a special bandage designed for blisters. There are numerous brands of special blister cushion bandages that are padded to protect delicate skin. You can also use moleskin on blisters. Moleskin is a soft, felt-like substance that often has an adhesive backing. Cut two pieces of moleskin slightly larger than your blister. Cut a circle roughly the size of your blister in one of the pieces. Apply this piece over the blister, positioning it so that the "window" is directly over the blister. Apply the second piece of moleskin on top of the first. Resist the urge to use a liquid bandage like New-Skin. These are more suited to cuts or lacerations, and could cause further irritation or infection if used on a blister. When in doubt, ask your pharmacist or call your doctor for a specific recommendation.
Summary: Wash your hands thoroughly Wash the area thoroughly with gentle soap and water. Allow the blister to dry. Leave the skin flap intact. Apply an antibacterial ointment or cream to the area. Apply a clean bandage over the blister. Use a special bandage for a raw or especially painful blister.

Problem: Article: In some cases, your body might reject a piercing due to allergies. You can recognize an allergic reaction by a burning sensation, severe itching, gaping skin, a rash, or clear to yellowish discharge around your piercing. Doctors can recognize allergies by looking at your skin, but they cannot pinpoint specific allergies. Visit a dermatologist if you want a skin patch test to verify with certainty whether you're allergic to your piercing. Metal allergies are usually lifelong and cannot be treated. If your body's rejecting the piercing due to allergy, you must remove the piercing. Avoid jewelry made of whatever metal your piercing was to avoid future rejection. You may be able to use surgical steel piercings if you suffer from metal allergies. Surgical steel is designed to not cause allergic reactions. Wait 6-12 months before you get pierced again. Before you get another piercing, get a skin patch test to check which metals you're allergic to. Choose a hypoallergenic piercing made of a metal you know won't trigger a reaction. Tungsten, titanium, silver, platinum, and 14-karat gold are all hypoallergenic alloys.
Summary:
Separate the signs of an allergic reaction from infection. Go to a doctor or dermatologist for an allergy test. Remove the piercing if you're allergic. Re-pierce your body after the area has healed.