In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Give your hands a soak in hot (not boiling) water or take a long bath. This will help to soften the cuticles and any loose skin. If you like, you can add a teaspoon of freshly-squeezed lemon juice or vinegar to the water. This will help to exfoliate any dead skin. Once your cuticles have been softened, it should be easy to push them back using an orange stick. An orange stick is a small wooden or metal stick used to push back cuticles and clean under the nails. They can be purchased cheaply at the drug store, beauty supply store, or online. Use the flat end of the orange stick to push back the cuticle. Try to do this very gently - if you push too hard you might hurt yourself and make your cuticles worse! Push the cuticles back until you can see the white half-moon shape (called the lunula) at the bottom of each fingernail. Don't do this more than once or twice a month, as the cuticles are quite sensitive. Metal or plastic orange sticks need to be sterilized after each use, while wooden orange sticks should be thrown away. Your cuticles are important - they protect your nail's growth matrix (the part the nails grow from) by preventing any dirt or bacteria from entering. As a result, you should refrain from cutting your cuticles and switch to pushing them back instead. Cutting your cuticles removes this protective layer and exposes your nails to infection. It also makes the skin of the cuticles harder and more prone to splitting and peeling. Don't worry about your cuticles growing back faster once you stop cutting them - this is a myth. Their rate of growth will remain the same even if you stop cutting. Regularly moisturizing your cuticles is one of the most important steps in stopping your cuticles from peeling. You should moisturize them at least twice a day - once in the morning and once at night. Don't forget that your cuticles are made out of skin (despite their thicker texture), and all skin needs to be moisturized in order to stay hydrated and prevent peeling and flaking. During the day you can use a moisturizing hand lotion which soaks in quickly and doesn't leave your hands feeling greasy. At night, however, you might opt for a thicker cream or cuticle ointment for more intense hydration. After you moisturize your hands and cuticles at night, it is a good idea to wear a pair of cotton or wool gloves to bed. This prevents the cream or ointment from rubbing off on the bed sheets, while the extra heat will help your skin to really absorb the moisturizer. You will wake up in the morning with really soft hands and cuticles! If the skin around your fingernails feels cracked and irritated, you may have a small infection. If this is the case, you will need to clear up the infection before your cuticles can start to heal. You can do this by applying a generous layer of topical antibacterial ointment (such as Neosporin) to the cuticles. Once you have applied the antibacterial ointment (which is more effective than the cream version), you should wrap a band-aid around each affected nail. Leave the band-aid on overnight and in the morning you will find your cuticles looking and feeling a lot better! If your cuticles are painful, have pus or swelling, or develop red spots, you may have an infection called paronychia. If you suspect this could be the case, see your doctor as soon as possible as you may require a course of antibiotics to clear the infection.
Summary: Soak your fingertips in hot water. Push back your cuticles with an orange stick. Never cut your cuticles. Regularly moisturize your cuticles. If your cuticles are cracked and painful, use a topical antibacterial ointment. Know when to consult a doctor.

Although it will come to feel like a part of your body, the prosthesis is a mechanical device, and it will need minor repairs and maintenance as time goes by. Tell the clinician if you experience any discomfort when wearing the prosthesis, or if the way it fits has changed. The cupped socket of your prosthesisthe part that you insert your residual limb intowon't last forever. It will need to be replaced every 28 years, depending on how much you use the prosthesis and its quality. Warning signs of a poorly fitting limb include rash-like irritations on the skin inside the prosthesis. The residual limb with the prosthesis attached may also feel heavy when you try to walk, or it may ache when you remove the prosthesis for the night. If the prosthesis fits poorly, you may also find it difficult to move the limb or feel that it moves uncomfortably within the prosthesis. It takes time to get your prosthesis to fit correctly since no 2 residual limbs are exactly the same size and shape. Rather than wearing an uncomfortable prosthesis, see your prosthetist if your prosthesis feels uncomfortable, too tight, or too loose. Also contact your prosthetist if when you walk, your residual limb goes up and down in the socket. This is called "pistoning" and can lead to serious pain. Wipe the limb every day with a cloth soaked in warm water and antimicrobial soap. Don't soak the limb in water since it could cause damage to it. Once it's clean, let the limb air-dry completely before wearing it again. The emergence of sores or blisters on your residual limb can signify either that the prosthesis fits too tightly or too loosely. In the event that this happens, discontinue use of the prosthesis until you can get in to see your prosthetist. Your prosthetist will make adjustments to the prosthesis and return it to you, ready to wear. Continuing to wear the prosthesis over open sores or blisters can lead to serious infection. Sprinkle baking soda on the limb to prevent perspiration.
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One-sentence summary -- Visit your clinician annually so they can inspect the prosthesis. Notify your prosthetist if you see warning signs of a poorly fitting limb. Clean the prosthesis daily to get rid of any bacteria. Stop using the prosthesis if it causes open sores or blisters.

Problem: Article: Pre-wash you fabric.Washing your fabric is important, since it can shrink.
Summary:
Get your fabric ready.