In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If your pimple is deep under the surface, trying to pop it will do more harm than good. Wait until you see a visible white or yellow head, which means that the infection is close to the surface of your skin. Blackheads, which form when pores or hair follicles are clogged with hardened oil, can also sometimes be gently squeezed out with a warm compress. Before trying to pop the pimple, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. This will help prevent you from contaminating the area and creating a worse infection. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, and make sure to wash every surface of your hands, including under your fingernails. Rinse your hands carefully and dry them on a clean towel when you're done. After washing your hands, wash your face with warm water and the facial cleanser of your choice. Ideally, use a cleanser that is designed for oily skin so you can get rid of extra oil and grease as well as dirt and bacteria on your skin. Look for cleansers that are formulated without dyes or perfumes, since these can irritate your skin and make acne worse. Once your skin is clean, soak a washcloth in warm water. Gently press it against the pimple to soften your skin and open your pores. If the pimple is ready to drain, the warm compress should encourage it to do so. If the pimple doesn't drain easily when you apply the washcloth, you may need to wait another day or 2 and try again. However, some dermatologists recommend using a warm compress for 15 minutes a day, 3-4 times daily until the pimple drains. If you feel pain when you apply the compress, stop and call your doctor. This may be a sign that you have a deeper infection that needs professional treatment. If you're sure a pimple is ready to pop but you aren't having much luck with the washcloth method, you can also try gently lancing the pimple. After washing your hands and face, take a pin or needle and disinfect it by passing it through the flame of a lighter. Carefully poke the head of the pimple to puncture it. Try gently pressing on the area around the pimple with a damp washcloth after puncturing it to help it drain completely. If the pimple is close enough to the surface, this method shouldn't hurt. Don't keep trying this method if the pimple doesn't open and start draining immediately when you puncture it. Take a clean washcloth and dampen it with cold water. Once you're pretty sure the pimple is empty, gently wipe the area clean. Hold the cold washcloth against the spot for 5-10 minutes to help prevent swelling and pain. A good rule of thumb is to put the cold washcloth on as soon as you start to see any blood coming out of the pimple. After keeping the cold washcloth on for a few minutes, take a cotton swab or piece of clean gauze and use it to apply a little rubbing alcohol to the pimple. This will kill any lingering germs and help dry out the pimple, which should encourage faster healing. You can also use a first aid alcohol wipe or prep pad if you have one. Finish up by applying an acne spot treatment, such as Murad Blemish Control Rapid Relief or Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Spot Treatment. These treatments can help prevent inflammation and keep the pimple from returning. For best results, continue to apply the spot treatment over the next few days until the blemish heals up. Follow the directions on the package to determine how much to apply and how often.
Summary: Wait until the pimple is close to the surface. Wash your hands to get rid of dirt and germs. Clean your face with cleanser and warm water. Press a warm washcloth against the pimple to drain it. Puncture the pimple with a needle if a compress doesn't work. Put a cold compress on the pimple after it drains. Disinfect the area with rubbing alcohol. Treat the drained pimple with a salicylic acid spot treatment.

You'll need to know exactly how many credits you still need, so you can be sure to enroll in the right type of program. Contact your former high school and request a copy. Every state offers a variety of high school completion programs suitable for adults. Do an online search and check with local community colleges to find a program that meets your needs. In most cases, adult high school diploma programs are free. You may need to fill out an application before the stated deadline in order to make sure you can attend the classes you want to attend. When you enroll, you will probably be set up with an advisor, who can look through your transcript and help you make sure you get the credits you need. Each program has requirements that differ slightly according to state law. Work with your advisor to lay out a plan to complete all the credits you still need. Depending on how many years of high school you previously completed, this could take just a few months or several years. Upon completing your program, passing your classes and meeting all the requirements, you'll be able to graduate with a high school diploma.
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One-sentence summary -- Get a copy of your high school transcript. Look for adult programs in your area. Enroll in a program. Complete the program requirements. Receive your diploma.

Problem: Article: Since incorrect turnout can damage muscles and lead to knee problems, it's important that you work on your turnout with a professional ballet dancer. Try to find a pre-professional ballet school that is associated with a professional ballet company. This way, an instructor can give you individual attention, helping you achieve the perfect turnout. Since the muscles of young ballet dancers are still developing, it's easier to improve flexibility when you're young (before age 12). Before you turnout, stand in front of a mirror with your feet touching and facing forward in a parallel position. Keep your muscles flexible and make sure your tailbone is pointed down, not pushed out and back. Stand firmly on your feet. If you're too tense when you begin to turnout, you're more likely to cause muscle strain and injury. Spend at least 10 minutes stretching your leg and hip muscles before dancing. Once you're in the correct position, lift your toes up and away from each other (in opposite 90 degree angles). It is critical that you do not simply twist your feet away by using your knees and lower legs. Instead, shift your weight to your hips so that your feet naturally move apart. Make sure you're not putting all your weight on your big toes, instead of distributing it throughout your feet. The ideal turnout is 180 degrees. Don't worry if you can't turnout that much. Stretching can improve your flexibility by a few degrees. Good turnout also means that you're honest about what your natural turnout is and don't try to force it. Make sure your weight is evenly distributed throughout your foot. Poor turnout puts strain on just your big toes and rolls your feet in. Instead, your feet should be level with the ground. While it may seem easy to use your knees in order to spread your feet farther apart, do not do it. This will strain your knees and legs. Research shows that this causes poor alignment and can lead to injury. Turnout should feel like a natural stance. You shouldn't feel any strain in holding it while in any position. If you continue to practice poor turnout, you'll begin to feel knee pain and muscle ache. It's easiest to force your feet when you're in the 5th position. But, you should always be on guard against improperly rotating out your feet.
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Find a professional. Get ready to turnout. Get in position. Avoid forcing your turnout.