Problem: Article: Whether prescription or not, glasses are an excellent accessorizing option. Finding frames that flatter your face is a subtle but striking way to enhance your overall appearance. Glasses also open up more options for adding color and pattern to an otherwise subdued uniform. Check out How to Choose Eye Glases for a quick guide. Your bag is going to be with you all day, every day, so pick one that can carry your books but also add style to your outfits. If you have a plain bag or just aren’t satisfied with a bag until you’ve put your personal mark on it, you can dress your bag up with pins, patches, or buttons. And if you’re crafty or artistic, you can draw on your bag with permanent or fabric markers, sew on bows or lace, or even add some studs. If it rains often where you live, an interesting and stylish umbrella can make you stand out from the crowd, even in the worst weather. Umbrella shapes and designs are increasingly varied and wide-ranging. Don’t just settle for a boring black fold-up—look around and explore all of your options. Earrings, necklaces, and watches are a classic option for personalizing your look. Find jewelry that expresses your personality and wear it in interesting and different combinations. To get started, try going here. Belts can be a perfect way to add an eye-catching pop of color to an outfit that will set you apart from the others. Get inspiration from this Pinterest board.
Summary: Wear unique glasses. Carry a unique bag. Use a unique umbrella. Choose interesting jewelry. Wear a colorful belt.

Problem: Article: Combine the rice in a bowl with enough cold water to cover the rice. Let it soak for at least 30 minutes before draining and rinsing the rice under running water. You can soak the rice for a couple hours before draining and rinsing, and this will result in rice that isn't sticky at all. You can steam rice in either a rice cooker or an electric steamer. A rice cooker is specifically for rice, whereas an electric steamer is for vegetables and other foods as well. Both come with a basket for rice. Stir together the rice and water in the basket. When steaming rice, always use equal parts rice and water. To make rice to serve more people, simply increase the quantities of both equally. When using an electric steamer to make rice, you also have to add extra water to the basin below the steamer basket. This is necessary to create the steam that will cook the rice.  For smaller quantities of rice, add water to the minimum fill line. For larger quantities, add water to the maximum fill line. You don’t have to add extra water to a rice cooker. Put the lid on. Select the rice variety on a rice steamer. With both a rice cooker and electric steamer, set the cooking time to 30 to 40 minutes and cook the rice. White rice varieties will only need about 30 minutes. Brown and wild rice varieties will need closer to 40 minutes. When the rice is tender and cooked, open the lid and remove the basket from the steamer. Stir the rice with a spoon, fork, or rice spatula and serve.
Summary: Wash the rice. Combine the rice and water. Add water to the basin of an electric steamer. Steam the rice. Fluff with a fork and then serve.

Problem: Article: Get a strong, durable rope that won't break over time under the weight of your skateboard. Opt for a rope that's at least 1⁄4 inch (0.64 cm) in diameter for best results. Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure about 25 inches (64 cm) and use a sharp knife to cut the rope at this point. Tie a simple knot each end of your piece of rope and pull the ends tight. Carefully hold a lighter just under 1 end for a couple of seconds to burn it, and then repeat this process of the other end. This should help to keep the ends of the rope from fraying. Use a pencil and a ruler to mark 2 horizontal lines on your wall. These lines should be equal in height but about 14 inches (36 cm) apart. Push a screw through the center of 1 of the knots and screw it into 1 of your marked spots with a screwdriver. Repeat this on the other side. Then, you can hang up your board vertically on the rope by 1 of its trucks.
Summary: Cut a 25 in (64 cm) piece of thick rope. Tie a knot on each end of the rope and burn them. Mark where you want to hang the skateboard on your wall. Push screws through the knots and screw them into the wall.

Problem: Article: Docosanol (Abreva) is available in local pharmacies and may help to decrease the amount of time that the outbreak lasts. Read and follow the instructions on the packaging. Consult a doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant, nursing, or treating a child. These should be applied as soon as you feel the tingling, even before the blister has appeared.  Apply it up to five times a day for five days, unless the packaging directs you to do otherwise. These medications are available in pharmacies without a prescription.  Aciclovir Penciclovir These patches will hide the sore and they have a gel in them which will help the wound heal. This is beneficial both because of the medication inside, but also because covering the sore helps to prevent you from accidentally touching it and spreading the virus. The gel inside is called hydrocolloid. If it is your first time using this product, be sure to read the instructions in the packaging. Cold sores can be very uncomfortable and you may be able to get relief from topical creams that you can apply. Look for over-the-counter creams with the following ingredients:  Lidocaine Benzocaine If topical painkillers weren’t sufficient, you may want to try oral painkiller medications such as ibuprofen or paracetamol.  Ibuprofen is not recommended for people with asthma or stomach ulcers. Children and teenagers should never take medicines containing aspirin. Consult your doctor before taking any medications if you are pregnant or nursing. Some come in the form of a pill while others are applied topically. If it is very severe, you may be given an injection. If home care did not work, your doctor may prescribe:  Acyclovir (Xerese, Zovirax). This is usually prescribed at a dose of 400 mg three times per day or 200 mg fives times per day for 10 days. Famciclovir (Famvir). You will take 500 mg three times daily for seven to 10 days Penciclovir (Denavir). This comes in a 1% cream and is applied to affected lips and face. Valacyclovir (Valtrex). For the initial episode, use 1 g twice daily for 10 days. For recurrence, use 500 mg twice daily for three days. For a decrease in viral transmission, use 500 mg once daily.
Summary:
Use an over-the-counter cream. Try antiviral creams. Try a cold sore patch. Treat pain with topical creams. Reduce discomfort with oral painkillers. Take prescription antiviral medications.