INPUT ARTICLE: Article: This is especially helpful for dyshidrotic eczema, which tends to occur on the hands and feet. Choose a moisturizing cream formulated for hands or feet. Petroleum jelly can also help keep your skin moisturized. You may also be able to find a barrier cream, such as Tetrix, that can help reduce your exposure to skin irritants. This can be helpful if you handle irritating substances, such as water, cement, or nickel, during your work. Corticosteroid creams are effective for pretty much any kind of eczema. Your doctor can prescribe you one that will help treat your flare-up. Use the cream after bathing, or try putting it on before you go to sleep. In fact, you can apply it at night and then put on cotton gloves, which will keep the cream on your hands. Scratching makes the rash worse. In addition, bursting the blisters also makes the rash worse. If you can let them heal instead of bursting them, your skin will likely heal faster. Unlike other types of eczema, water can irritate this rash, especially on your hands. Try to keep your hands out of water as much as possible. Sweating can also contribute to flare-ups. If you sweat a lot, your doctor may prescribe a treatment for this to help your eczema. Additionally, make sure to dry your hands thoroughly when you do get them wet. Metals such as nickel, chromium, and cobalt may also cause flare ups. You may be exposed to these metals if you work with concrete. Other chemicals from work or environmental exposure may also cause a flare-up. To keep your hands from this irritant, try wearing gloves. Calamine lotion can help soothe your rash. It can also calm the itching. You can also apply this lotion after washing your hands or bathing. You can find witch hazel at the drug store, usually near the rubbing alcohol. Witch hazel is an astringent. Soaking your hands in a bath of witch hazel can reduce skin inflammation and provide you with some relief during the healing process. This type of eczema can flare up when you're stressed out. Try to keep your stress levels down by incorporating calming routines into your life, such as a daily meditation regiment. Identify what causes you stress. Whether it's your job or even the evening news, identifying what makes you stressed out is the first step in dealing with it. Avoid or change what you can, such as skipping the news, and try to change your attitude about the rest. Try meditation. One simple way to meditate is pick a mantra. A mantra can be any simple phrase that calms you, such as "Life is good," or even just "om." Close your eyes, and repeat the phrase, letting your mind fill up with it. Continue until you feel calmer. Because this type of eczema is an immune response, immune-suppressing creams or pills can be effective. Some drugs in this class are tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. Your doctor will decide whether creams or oral treatment will be more effective for you. This type of light treatment can help decrease the severity of a flare-up, especially when used in combination with medications to help you absorb the ultraviolet light used. Usually, this treatment is only used when others do not work.

SUMMARY: Use a moisturizing cream or ointment. Use a corticosteroid cream. Don't scratch. Avoid water. Avoid certain types of metals and other irritants. Use calamine lotion. Try a witch hazel soak. Try techniques to help you relax. Talk to your doctor about immune-suppressing creams or pills. Ask about phototherapy.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Darts come in many different materials, from wood to plastic to metals like brass, nickel, and silver. Unless you're a professional player, the material you go with will mostly be a matter of preference. It's possible to become an expert thrower with any material, so long as its properly weighted and easy to hold. Nickel or silver darts are a good choice for newer players, as they're well-balanced, relatively durable, and less pricey than darts made with pro-grade materials. Tungsten is the most popular material amongst skilled darts players due to its even weight and resistance to wear and tear. However, these advantages also make it considerably more expensive. The barrel is the part of the dart you hold while throwing. To determine what size and shape are best for you, you'll first need to figure out what grip you'll be using. The best way to do this is to take hold of the dart naturally and simply see how it feels in your hand. Barrels that are too bulky or slender around the grip point can easily throw off your technique. If you're new to the game, experiment with different grips, such as the 3-finger, 4-finger, and pencil grip, and settle on the one that feels most instinctive to you. Play at least one game with a set of light, medium, and heavy darts. Lightweight darts take less effort to throw, but have little control once they're in motion. By contrast, heavier darts tend to fly straight and true, but require more physical strength to throw accurately. If your throwing is inconsistent with every weight, it could be a sign that you need an in-between weight. Darts range in weight from 12 grams to a whopping 50 grams. This means that all players should be able to find a set that works for their preferred playing style. Where the dart is weighted is important, too. If the front end of the dart is loaded and you prefer to grip closer to the back, it will divebomb as soon as you release it. If there's too much weight in the back and you grip near the front, the entire dart can flip and cause you to miss your shot. Your best bet is to have most of the weight directly beneath the point where your fingers come together. Metal darts are imprinted with a fine tooth-like texturing known as knurling. Generally speaking, the more knurling there is around the barrel, the more secure your grip on the dart will be. Again, this is mostly a matter of preference. Some darts feature bumps or ridges rather than knurling to offer a more moderate amount of texture. Too much grip can actually be problematicif the knurling is especially sharp or deep, it may cause the dart to "stick" to your fingers, interfering with your release. Slick paints or coatings on the body of a set of darts may make them harder to hold onto than those with a plain metal finish.

SUMMARY:
Select a material. Pick out a comfortable barrel shape. Try out different weights. Match the barrel shape and weight to your preferred grip. Determine how much grip you want.