Q: Laser treatment uses a concentrated beam of energy to heat the capillaries under the skin, targeting each one individually to successfully remove them. Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy is similar, but targets a broader area. Your dermatologist will work with you to decide which treatment (or combination of both) will be most effective in your situation. When you meet with the dermatologist, ask a lot of questions. Make sure the person has conducted the procedure before with satisfactory results. It's best to choose the dermatologist you go with on someone else's recommendation. Make sure you trust the person to use the procedure that's right for you. You should not receive these treatments while you have a tan or if your skin is irritated; lasers and IPL target the pigment in capillaries and brown spots, and if your skin is dark in color, they won't be able to "see" the places they're supposed to target. In addition to making sure your skin is as pigment-free as possible, follow any other instructions from your dermatologist leading up to the day of the appointment. Generally speaking, in the days leading up to treatment you should also avoid chemical peels, harsh or abrasive exfoliants, and products with retin-A. Both laser and IPL treatments can lead to minor redness and swelling of the skin for several days after treatment. You'll want to schedule your appointment several weeks in advance of important social events so your face has time to return to its normal state. In rare cases, laser and IPL treatments can lead to skin damage and hyperpigmentation. This is more common in people with darker skin than those with fair skin. Be sure to discuss all the possible side effects with your dermatologist before proceeding with the treatments. Your skin needs time to heal after treatment, so you should stay out of the sun for several days. Closely follow the after-care instructions given to you by your dermatologist to ensure your skin heals properly. Be sure to have sunscreen ready at home. Sunscreen should be applied daily and you should avoid excess sun exposure after treatment. Generally, during the first two weeks you want to limit your exposure to around 10 minutes. It generally takes three to five treatments to get rid of all of the broken capillaries. If the blood supply to the previous broken capillaries wasn't cut off, or if your skin is especially prone to getting broken capillaries, you may have to get laser treatments every once in a while to clear things up.
A: Talk with a dermatologist about different types of treatment. Prepare your skin for treatment. Take note of potential side effects. Stay out of the sun after you've undergone the treatment. Examine your skin for more broken capillaries.

Q: The unique marking of a female black widow spider is the bright red hourglass shape on the underneath part of its abdomen. The female spider has a black and shiny body with a large and round abdomen. The body is about 1 and inches in length, and the entire spider, legs and all, is more than 1 inch across. They have fangs that are a little shorter than those of other spiders, yet still long enough to penetrate human skin. Black widow spiders are reported to be commonly found in the southern and western regions of the United States. Other sources and statistics report frequent sightings as far west as California, all along the eastern seaboard, south to Florida, and north as far as Okanagan in BC and central Alberta in Canada. Black widows like to live outside where there are plenty of flies to feed on; however, they can be found inside structures and shelters. They prefer undisturbed places such as woodpiles, under simulated rock well covers, the eaves of a house, around fences, and other areas where debris piles up. Watch for black widows in dark, moist, and undisturbed places like meter boxes, under porches, porch furniture, and inside and around barns and sheds. Black widow spiders like to make their webs between objects that are solid and stationary. Some spiders prefer to make their webs in locations that are more flexible, like between shrubbery and tree branches. The black widow's webs are purposefully made in an irregular shape, not like the typical and sometimes practically perfect webs made by other spiders. The fibers of the web are stronger than those found in most spider webs. They don't prey on human skin. Most bites occur when their webs are disturbed. They are not aggressive but will bite when they feel trapped or are touched. The females have the classic markings and the more potent venom. If you are bitten by a female black widow, then you need prompt medical attention. The body of a female is usually larger in size than a male black widow spider, however the legs of a male are often longer. This can make the overall size of the male appear larger. Males can be black but are usually brown in color, and the markings can be anywhere on the abdomen. The red is typical yet some males have markings that are white or brownish. The female has the traditional hourglass red shape on the abdomen, but this can appear more orange than red in some females. Females have fangs large enough to penetrate human skin and deliver enough venom to create a systemic reaction. Bites from male black widow spiders are not considered to be capable of delivering venom. The black widow spider was named for the tendency of the female to eat the male after mating. This is not always the case, but it is a real possibility.
A: Identify the black widow spider without disturbing it. Spot possible places where they like to live. Try not to disturb the web. Differentiate the males from the females.

Q: After noticing evidence of blood blisters, you need to make an appointment with your vet. As a trained professional with substantial experience, your vet can properly identify and diagnose blood blisters. The vet will question you about your cat's history of blood blisters, possible trauma, or any other symptoms. If you've noticed changes in the blood blister, such as bleeding from it, let your vet know. Your vet may need to run tests to find out the cause of blood blisters or to determine if the growth is in fact a blood blister. Without testing, you and your vet will have incomplete data and won't be able to arrive at a proper diagnosis. Your vet may take a biopsy of the blister and send it off for a pathological analysis. This analysis will test to see if the bump is a blood blister or if it is some sort of cancer, fungus, or growth. Your vet may order a blood platelet count test to see if your cat has any blood disorders. When diagnosing blood blisters, you need to make sure you rule out other conditions that may show similar symptoms. This is important, as other conditions may pose a much more serious threat to your cat's health. Be aware that blood blisters are sometimes confused with modular melanoma a potentially life threatening cancer if left untreated. Blood blisters are caused by a variety of conditions. By thinking about the underlying causes of blood blisters, you'll be better able to diagnose them and to understand why your cat develops them. Some major causes include: Excess friction or pressure on a specific part of your cat's body. For example, your cat may develop a blood blister underneath their collar. Trauma to a part of the body. Blood diseases.
A: Make an appointment. Run further tests. Work with your vet to rule out other conditions. Ask your vet about the underlying causes of blood blisters.

Q: The bubbles give ordinary water an extra sparkle, and if you drink flavored seltzer, you may even be able to trick your brain into thinking it's soda. As the ice melts you can sip on an ice-cold bottle of water all day. Slicing up citrus, berries, or even cucumbers into your water will give it a zesty, fresh taste that will keep you coming back for more. You can freeze just about any juice, mashed up fruit, or even coffee or flavored tea in an ice cube tray. When they're ready, pop out a few cubes and add them to your water bottle.
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Drink carbonated water. Freeze your water the night before. Add fruit. Make flavored ice cubes.