Cuticles work hard: They protect the sensitive space between where your skin ends and your fingernail begins from damage and infection.Because the skin here is so delicate, it's easy for it to become dry and damaged, leading to cracking, peeling and ripping that is uncomfortable and unattracti...
parents named me Ed I tried my hardest to smile And like my daddy said I've tried to be myself Sometimes daydreaming for hours Wishing for a dangerous life Cut the leash some slack Run into the morning light Race the trains by the track Until my mouth feels dry But can you count on...
Remove excess ketchup from the fabric with a spoon or dull knife. Run cold water through the back of the stain as soon as possible to force the stain back out through the fabric. Don’t run it through the front of the garment, this will only force it more into t...
A broken fingernail can seem to take forever to grow out if you're an adult. Children and young teens are the ones who get a lucky break -- their nails heal and grow back much faster. In fact, many parents can attest to cutting a squirming child's nails almost every other day. When...
I use the tip of a cotton swab its just the right size and fits nicely under the inflamed skin. I've had them for 15+ years now and surgery is a quick fix. Was told that the doctor can cut the nail so it stops growing and no more ingrown toenail. Well now the toe nail grows ...
And if you're a chronic nail-biter, try to quit the habit -- it can lead to nail deformities, as well as infections. Keep reading to learn how nutrients can affect your nails. When to Call a Doctor Many minor nail changes happen because of an injury and heal in their own time. If...
Use a sharp knife or hand pruner to cut the stem between the vine and the young luffa gourd. Harvest while the luffas are still tender. (You should be able to pierce the skin easily with a fingernail.) For most types, this happens when the veggies are about five inches long or less...
Scale insects are found on the stems of succulents and are quite hard. They can be scraped off with a fingernail. Pruning and trimming the plant A common question from readers is “should I cut the brown tips off my ponytail palm?” The answer is “yes.” This is a part of the plant...
Never attempt to remove a skin tag on your own: while a smaller piece of excess flesh can be accidentally scraped away by a razor or fingernail and maycause very little pain or bleedingas a result, you still put your body at risk of infection or noticeable scarring. ...
Basically, here’s how to manage and destroy a cold sore so that you can still get on with your life, and not feel like a social leper, and cut the whole process down by at least half the time if not more. THINGS YOU WILL NEED AND SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE ON HAND: * Famvir or ...