Q: If your skin is red, itchy, cracking, or bleeding, call your doctor to make an appointment as soon as possible. These may be signs that your skin is infected or that it may become infected if left untreated. Your doctor may treat any cracks in your skin with a combination of medication and wet-dressings. If your dry skin does not improve no matter what you try, you might need to see a dermatologist for help. They can prescribe a special cream or ointment to help rehydrate your skin and reduce irritation. If you have a condition, such as psoriasis, that is contributing to your dry skin, your doctor may also prescribe something to treat that. Hypothyroidism, which is when you have an underactive thyroid, can also cause dry skin. This condition requires a diagnosis from a healthcare professional and your doctor will prescribe medication to treat the underactive thyroid if you have it. Other symptoms of hypothyroidism include:  Fatigue Sensitivity to cold Weight gain Puffy face Thinning hair Heavy periods Depression Impaired memory
A: Call your doctor if you notice redness, itchiness, cracking, or bleeding. See a dermatologist for a prescription dry skin cream if it’s severe. Ask your doctor to check your thyroid.

Article: Easy chairs and recliners offer high backs and arms to support your neck and back and allow you to settle in comfortably. Having a chair with enough room to switch positions or shift your body during the night will also help you sleep better. Use an ottoman, stool, chair, or coffee table to keep your feet off the floor. Put a pillow under your feet for extra support. Keeping your legs elevated helps prevent leg cramps and poor circulation. If you are unable to elevate your legs, wear compression socks to prevent blood clots. Gather blankets to keep you warm during the night, a time when your body temperature naturally drops. Larger blankets that cover your entire body will help keep you warm. Find pillows that can support your neck, back, and legs. U-shaped travel neck pillows are a comfortable option for supporting your neck. Close the curtains and turn out the lights. Turn off televisions, computers, tablets, or phones. By creating a "nighttime" atmosphere, your body will feel like it needs to sleep.  Closed drapes help you sleep later in the day by preventing the sun from shining through the windows and waking you up early. The light from electronic screens sends signals to your brain that it should be awake. It is best to reduce use of these products before bedtime.  Shutting down your phone completely or turning off its visual and sonic notifications decreases potential light and sound interruptions. Be sure to have a back-up alarm clock if you turn off your phone completely. Use ear plugs to negate street noise and/or an eye mask to enhance the room's darkness.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Find an appropriate chair. Elevate your feet. Collect bedding. Make the room dark and quiet.

Problem: Article: These recycling centers specialize in disposing of e-waste. The centers may strip the appliance for parts to be sold or used as replacements; redistribute items to charities and non-profit organizations; or if needed, will dispose of the parts properly and safely.  Call or check the company website first to make sure they accept microwaves. Find out if there are any charges for recycling a microwave. If it would be more convenient for you, ask if they offer a pickup service and what the fee would be. Staples, Best Buy, and Office Depot will often hold free events for the community to drop off electronic waste. But before hauling your microwave all the way in, call or email first to verify that they will accept it. If there are no events taking place at any of these locations, ask if you are able to just stop in and drop it off. Some home improvement stores will take and recycle your old items if you purchase a new one from them. If you are planning to buy a new microwave, check with the store you are purchasing it at to see if this is an option. If you really want to make disposing of your microwave easy by taking advantage of this deal, call around to the different stores in your area first. Then make your purchase at a store that offers this option. Some manufacturers offer programs to help customers with responsible disposal. Check the company’s website or call their customer service line to find out if this is an option for you. Note that you will likely be expected to pay the shipping costs for the return, but it is a small price to pay for being environmentally responsible.
Summary: Search “electronic recycling near me” online to ensure proper disposal. Find an in-store collection program at a local department store. Ask about store incentives if you are purchasing a new microwave. Check with the manufacturer to see if they will take back the microwave.

Q: the wood until it is very smooth. Sand the entire surface with a hand sander or an electric sander to get rid of rough areas and imperfections. If your wood is pretty rough to start with, begin sanding with a rough sandpaper with a grit of 100 or 120. Progress from rougher grit to finer grit sandpapers, which allows you to reduce major irregularities before achieving a fine finish. To get a very smooth surface you should end with 400 grit sandpaper.  Even if your wood already feels pretty smooth, take the time to run 400-grit sandpaper over it before sealing it. This will ensure that the surface is completely smooth once the sealant is applied. Sand with the grain, which means that you need to follow the lines of the wood grain straight back and forth. This will help you avoid leaving behind swirly marks on the surface. Wipe the entire surface several times. This will help you avoid getting wood particles stuck in your sealant, which will create an imperfect surface.  A tac cloth is a special sticky cloth that is specially made to remove the dust from the surface of wood after sanding. Tac cloth will remove even fine particles that resist removal from a cloth. Avoid using water on unsealed wood, because it can alter the wood's grain and create roughness. the wood to change the color or to highlight the grain, if desired. Apply the stain before you apply your sealant so that it is able to soak into the surface. There are a variety of colors and types of stains available but most are applied with rags. First you will wipe your stain on the wood and then let it set for a specific amount of time, which is stated on the stain packaging. Then you will wipe off the excess with a clean, dry rag.  The container of your stain will tell you how long you need to wait after applying stain to apply a sealer. Wood stains are available at all hardware and home improvement stores. These products allow you to apply colorant and create a water-resistant surface at the same time. They are a quick-finish option if you have a large surface and not a lot of time to seal it.  For example, many people use this type of combo product with sealing a deck, due to the large surface area that needs to be treated. They are available at all hardware and home improvement stores. These products can typically be applied with a brush or a roller.
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Sand Remove any sawdust from the surface with a dry rag or a tac cloth. Stain Use a stain and sealant combo to complete your project quickly.