| How to Heal Hangnails Fast Posted: 31 Jan 2021 12:00 AM PST Hangnails occur when the skin along the sides of your fingernails and near your cuticles peels up and tears. This is typically caused by dry skin and results in a painful, annoying injury.[1] Luckily, there are some things you can do to take care of your hangnails and help them heal faster. With a few standard nail care and first-aid supplies, your hands should be back to normal in a few days. Make sure to follow standard wound-care guidelines to keep your hangnails clean and prevent an even more painful infection. [Edit]Trimming the Hangnail - Put an adhesive bandage over your hangnail until you can trim it. Wrap a small bandage tightly around your finger on top of the hangnail if you can't deal with it right away. This will keep it from tearing further until you get home or somewhere where you can take care of it properly.[2]
- If your torn skin is bleeding, apply pressure with a clean, dry paper towel or cloth for about 10 minutes to stop the bleeding before you apply a bandage.
- Wash your hands with warm water and soap to clean the affected area. Wet your hands under warm running water, then lather them up thoroughly with soap. Rinse your hands until all the soap is gone.[3]
- A hangnail is just like any other wound, so it's important to keep it clean to avoid an infection.
- The warm water will also soften up your skin and make the hangnail easier to treat.
- Dry your hands thoroughly using a clean towel. Your hands must be dry so you can apply ointment and a bandage after you remove your hangnail. Be gentle, so you don't accidentally tear your hangnail further.
- If you don't have a clean towel, use paper towels instead or shake your hands off and let them air dry. Don't ever use a dirty towel that could transfer dirt and bacteria into your torn skin.
- Sterilize a pair of cuticle trimmers with rubbing alcohol or another disinfectant. Place the cuticle trimmers in a small container. Pour in enough rubbing alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide to cover the trimmers, then let them soak for at least 10 seconds. Pull the trimmers out of the liquid and wipe them dry with a clean towel.[4]
- If you don't have cuticle trimmers, you can use manicure scissors or nail clippers instead.
- If you don't have some kind of disinfecting liquid, you can wash your cutting utensil in warm water and detergent.
- Use clean cuticle trimmers to trim the tough skin near your cuticles. Carefully clip off the loose, rough, dead skin of the hangnail, so it won't get caught on anything and tear even more. Leave the soft, more sensitive, living skin closest to your nails and cuticles.[5]
- If the hangnail is on your dominant hand and you are having trouble trimming it with your non-dominant hand, you can get someone to help you trim it.
[Edit]Helping Your Hangnail Heal - Apply an antibacterial ointment to your hangnail. Squeeze a dab of antibacterial ointment onto a clean fingertip. Gently rub it onto the hangnail until it is completely covered.[6]
- The ointment will keep your hangnail moist to help it heal faster, as well as prevent infection while the wound heals.
- Cover the hangnail with an adhesive bandage to protect it. Carefully wrap a small adhesive bandage around your finger on top of the hangnail. This will keep it from catching on anything and tearing more while it is healing.[7]
- The bandage will also help keep dirt and bacteria from getting in your torn skin and potentially infecting it or slowing down the healing process.
- Reapply ointment and replace the bandage daily until your hangnail heals. Gently remove the bandage and wash your hands in warm, soapy water to clean your hangnail, then dry them with a clean towel. Cover the hangnail in fresh ointment and wrap a new adhesive bandage around it.[8]
- As long as you take care of your hangnail like this every day, it should heal in about 5-7 days.
- Moisturize your hands 2-3 times a day to avoid future hangnails.[9] Apply a non-perfumed lotion to your hands after each time you wash them or a couple of times throughout the day to keep your cuticles from drying out. Put 1 drop of cuticle oil onto each finger where the cuticle meets the nail before you go to bed to keep the skin hydrated throughout the night.[10]
- Since hangnails are caused by dry skin, if you keep your skin moist after your hangnail heals, it will decrease the chances of it happening again.[11]
- Hangnails tend to occur more frequently in cold weather, which can dry your skin out more. Keep your hands extra-moisturized or wear gloves to protect your fingers when it's cold outside.
- If your cuticles are really dry and ragged, consider getting a manicure to get them cleaned up to avoid painful hangnails.
- If your skin and nails are especially dry, consider taking a break from using nail polish and nail polish remover. These products contain harsh chemicals and can dry out your skin and nails over time.[12]
[Edit]Warnings - Don't chew or bite your hangnails to remove them. You could cause an infection or tear your skin even more.
- Seek medical assistance if the skin around your nail bed is torn or cut deeply or if your hangnail doesn't heal after about a week.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Water
- Soap
- Towel
- Cuticle trimmers
- Adhesive bandages
- Antibacterial ointment
- Moisturizer
- Cuticle oil
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| How to Quote a Tweet Posted: 30 Jan 2021 04:00 PM PST Twitter makes it easy to share other peoples' tweets using the Retweet feature. When you retweet someone else's ideas, media, or links, you'll have the option of adding your own thoughts above the quote. If you don't want to add anything, you can simply retweet without making any changes—both options automatically add the original user's Twitter name and the word "retweeted" to the quote so your followers know the source. This wikiHow teaches you how to quote somebody else's tweet on Twitter. - Scroll to the tweet you want to quote. If you want to be able to quote the tweet while adding your own thoughts or commentary, you can easily do so using this method.
- Click or tap the retweet button. It's the icon below the tweet that looks like two arrows forming a square. This opens a window that previews the tweet and gives you options for adding your own thoughts.
- If you're retweeting a news article, you may see a pop-up asking you to read the article before retweeting. You can either click or tap the link to view the article, or tap Quote Tweet to continue.
- Enter your own thoughts. When you retweet a quote, you can type your own text, add up to four photos, attach a video, or include a GIF.[1]
- Click or tap . This shares the original tweet as a quote with your own commentary and/or media attached. The name and username of the person who originally made the tweet appear just above the quote.
- Scroll to the tweet you want to quote. If you don't want to add your own commentary to the tweet you're quoting, you can simply retweet it on its own. The word "retweeted" will appear above the tweet in peoples' feeds so they know it's retweeted.
- As of October 2020, Twitter now automatically displays the option to add your own comments when retweeting. This doesn't mean you have to add your own thoughts just to retweet something, but it may seem that way at first.
- Click or tap the retweet button. It's the two arrows forming a square below the tweet. This opens a window that displays a preview of the tweet. It also gives you the opportunity to add your own commentary, but in this case, we'll just be retweeting the quote by itself.
- If you're quoting a news article, you may see a message reminding you to read the article before retweeting the headline. Click or tap the link to read the article if you'd like, or select Quote Tweet to continue.
- Click or tap . The original tweet is now reshared on your own timeline.
- To find out if someone else quoted your own tweet, click or tap the tweet, click or tap the Quote Tweets option at the bottom.
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| How to Avoid Bruises from Injections Posted: 30 Jan 2021 08:00 AM PST Injections are no fun, especially if they leave you with a nasty bruise for days afterward. Bruises can form when blood leaks out of a blood vessel, creating a distinct blue or purple patch on the skin.[1] Bruises may be par for the course with injections, but there are few ways you can potentially dial back this annoying side effect. If you're getting occasional injections, like for cosmetic treatments or vaccines, you may be able to avoid bruising by preparing in the days and weeks ahead. If you're getting any kind of injection, you can get relief through special treatment options, or by taking some precautions with needles used in your procedure. [Edit]Medications and Foods to Avoid - Stop taking medications that affect your blood 2 weeks before and after your injection. Write a list of all the different medications you take on a regular basis. A variety of different medicines, like aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen, as well as certain cardiovascular medicines, can raise your risk of bruising after an injection. Talk to your doctor and see which medications may put you at risk, and ask if it's safe to go off them for a couple of weeks to prevent bruising from your injection.[2]
- Always talk to a medical professional before you stop taking any kind of prescription medicine. Don't stop taking a prescription drug unless you have your doctor's express permission.[3]
- Ditch supplements that raise your risk of bruising 3–5 days before the injection. Fish oil, flaxseed oil, cod liver oil, ginger, garlic, St. John's Wort, melatonin, valerian, niacin, turmeric, and cayenne can all make bruising worse. If possible, stop taking these supplements for 2 weeks before and after your injection.[4]
- Limit eating foods that have aspirin-like properties. A lot of fresh foods may raise your risk of bruising, which isn't ideal before an injection. While you don't have to cut these foods out of your diet completely, you may want to go easy in the days beforehand.[5]
- Some common produce offenders are avocados, apples, apricots, cucumbers, grapefruit, grapes, melons, oranges, peaches, plums, raspberries, and more.
- Shellfish, soybeans, wheat germ oil, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, fish, and root beer could also make bruising worse.
- Don't drink alcohol 5–7 days before you plan on getting an injection. Alcohol can definitely raise your risk of bruising, especially if you drink right before the procedure. Instead, pass on any alcohol the night before your injection, as well as the night after.[6]
- Alcohol functions as a blood thinner, and slows your blood's ability to clot properly.[7]
[Edit]Injection Aftercare - Cool off the injection area with ice right after the procedure. Grab a cold compress or ice pack and place it on top of the injection site.[8] Always keep your cold pack wrapped in a towel, so you don't hurt your skin. Only use it in 15-20 minute increments, which will prevent any long-term damage.[9]
- This is best to do in the first 8 hours after your injection.[10]
- Take Arnica or bromelain supplements. Talk to your doctor about trying special supplements like Arnica and bromelain, which are known to help with bruising. Take Arnica pills 4 days before your injection, and 4 days afterward, as well. Similarly, you can take bromelain pills 3 days before the injection and 1 week afterward.[11]
- Check the label for specific dosage instructions or talk to a medical professional for guidance.
- Fresh pineapple is also high in bromelain. Snack on some slices as you recover![12]
- Spread bromelain or Arnica gel over the injection area. Shop online or in your local pharmacy to find bromelain or Arnica gel. While there's not a ton of medical research on this, some studies show that bromelain or Arnica is useful after an injection. Coat the injection site completely with ointment, following the instructions on the bottle or container as you go.[13]
- High doses of vitamin K may also help with bruising.
- Eating kale and spinach can reduce bruising, swelling, and inflammation as well.
[Edit]Proper Needle Precautions - Use a small-gauge needle. If you're getting a cosmetic procedure, talk to your doctor about the type of needle they'll be using for your injection. Typically, wider types, like cannula needles, are more likely to cause bruising. Ask the doctor if they can possibly use smaller needles for your procedure, like 30-gauge. There's no guarantee that they'll honor your preferences, but it's worth an ask.[14] If you're injecting yourself for a personal health condition, like diabetes, use an insulin pen designed specifically for diabetics.[15]
- Vaccine needles tend to be very small, and are somewhere between 22-25 gauge.[16]
- Insert the needle at the correct angle for the injection. If you're giving yourself an injection, doing it correctly can minimize bruising. If the needle's going straight into the muscle, hold it at a 90-degree angle away from your skin. If the needle is going just under the skin (subcutaneous), hold it at a 45-degree angle.[17]
- Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about how your injection procedure will work. As a medical professional, you can trust that they'll be operating the needle safely.
- Lay back and relax in your seat if you're getting a cosmetic treatment. Certain treatments, like fillers and cosmetic enhancements, are best injected when you're sitting in a reclined seat. Check that your seat is reclined at about a 30-degree angle, which can help prevent bruising.[18]
- A medical professional will likely have the seat set at the right angle, but it doesn't hurt to check.
- Stay out of the sun until the injection area isn't swollen.[19]
- According to some studies, using ice before an injection will reduce the pain, but it won't make a significant difference regarding bruising.[20]
- Think about your favorite foods right after the injection happens. When you think about food, the psychological impact can cause your skin vessels to constrict, which may reduce bruising.[21]
[Edit]Warnings - Don't rub the injection site. This can cause the medication or treatment to spread or be absorbed a lot more quickly than it's supposed to be.[22]
- Don't exercise at least 2 days after treatment, as the capillaries damaged during your injection need rest in order to heal properly. If possible, keep your heart related below 100 beats per minute so your body can heal.[23]
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