Problem: Article: Though a straight razor can cut through the hair regardless of length, it takes much more skill on behalf of the shaver if a full mustache is involved, so begin by trimming the mustache down significantly with a trimmer or a small pair of scissors. When using a straight razor, the natural oils of your skin can actually help lubricate the shave, so you may prefer not to wash your face until after shaving. To prep the skin simply wring out a towel after running warm water on in and place it over your mustache for a minute. Like with a safety razor, a small amount of a good pre-shave oil will help provide an extra layer of lubrication to protect again cuts and irritation. You do not want to use a canned gel with a straight razor. Apply shaving soap with a good brush and work it into a rich lather over your mustache. Brushing against the grain of your mustache will help raise the hair and exfoliate your skin. You want to hold the straight razor at a 30-degree angle with your little finger on the tang—the little curved bit—and your other three fingers on the back of the shank with your thumb on the front of the shank beneath the blade. This will give you the most control and precision with the straight razor.  Do not apply pressure. Allow the weight of the blade to do the cutting and use your hand to guide it rather than to apply any pressure. To form a taut surface flatten your lip downward. You can also use your free hand to tilt your nose up slightly, which will additionally tighten the skin on your upper lip. Never under any circumstances use the blade in a sawing motion. As with other wet shave methods, the warm towel or shower to start opens your pores, and a splash of cold water when you’re done helps close them. Apply a small amount of the aftershave of your choice based on your skin type.
Summary: Trim your mustache. Prep the skin with a warm towel. Apply pre-shave oil. Apply shaving soap. Shave in slow strokes with the grain. Rinse with cold water. Apply aftershave.

Problem: Article: While herbal medications are generally safe, they aren’t right for everyone. They can interact with certain medications or worsen some conditions. Talk to your doctor before using herbal treatments to make sure they’re safe for you. Remind your doctor of the medications and supplements you’re already taking. Tell your doctor that you’re hoping to treat your GA. Your rash likely won’t heal after a month of treatment. However, you should notice improvement if your treatments are working. If your skin doesn’t improve or gets worse, talk to your doctor to find out if you may be able to try other treatments. Your doctor may offer you a steroid or other medication. You can also talk to your doctor about additional natural treatments. Typically, GA will disappear on its own within 2 years. With home treatment, it may clear up within 3-4 months. However, you may consider additional treatments if your rash is persistent and bothers you. Talk to your doctor about trying topical or injection steroids. You may also be able to take medication or get skin treatments.  Your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic, dapsone, antimalarial drugs, or immune system suppressants, depending on the cause of your condition. You may also get cryotherapy, where your doctor freezes the rash with liquid nitrogen to treat your skin. You may be able to visit a dermatologist for light therapy, which may help heal your rash. These treatments use narrow-band UVB light to help heal your skin. Talk to your doctor to learn if it might be the right treatment for you. A similar light-based treatment is low-level laser therapy with different colored laser beams.  The color of the laser beam determines the depth of skin penetration, which can help target the specific area of skin that is affected by the GA. In rare cases, GA can last for several years, and you may want to try additional treatments if this happens to you. You may be able to treat your GA by taking 500 mg of hydroxyurea twice a day for several months. However, this treatment isn’t right for everyone, so talk to your doctor to find out if it’s an option for you. Hydroxyurea is a chemotherapeutic agent that suppresses your immune cells. You can only use it under a doctor’s supervision.
Summary: Check with your doctor before using herbal treatments. See your doctor if your rash doesn’t improve within 4 weeks. Ask your doctor about other treatments if your GA bothers you. Ask about phototherapy to help your rash heal. Consider hydroxyurea if you have long-term GA.

Problem: Article: The first step towards financial freedom is determining where you stand now. You'll have to take stock of your finances and assets to get a sense of where you need to go from here to have more financial security. Figure out your net worth, which is essentially an honest assessment of your current wealth.  Tally up everything you own and its value. This includes obvious things, like your house and your car, but think outside the box as well. Do you have any valuable collectables? Do you own any property? Once you've tallied up your assets, add your annual income, as well as any additional money you make each year through side work or investments. List all your debts. This can include credit card debt, your mortgage, and any loans. Subtract your debts from the first number. The number you have now represents your net worth. You'll want to figure out how much you're spending each month and how much income you have each month. This will give you a sense of where you could cut back on expenses. If you're vigilant about tracking expenses, you'll be surprised at how much money you spend extraneously.  Keep a small journal for a month and write down where you're spending your money or use an app like Mint to help track your expenses. Keep track of any bills you pay, monthly rent or mortgage, insurance payments, and so on. You'll also want to record your income. Record the amount, frequency, and timing of all sources of income. You should also add any extra expenses. Do you subscribe to any magazines or online services? Add that to your list. On a day-to-day basis, write down how much money you spend on things like shopping, eating out, recreational activities, and so on. You may be shocked when you tally your expenses by category at the end of the month. You may be spending a lot more money on things like eating out and going out for drinks than you anticipated. You'll want to set some financial goals for yourself. You need to have a clear-cut plan for the future if you want to become financially independent.  Try to think ahead. Where do you want to be in 10 years? 15 years? How can you go about investing and saving your money to make sure you can achieve these goals? Keep realistic goals. For example, you can strive to have a job that pays well and has benefits. You can also strive to maintain your current standard of living into retirement. Write down a series of goals, ranked in terms of important. Include both short term goals ("I want to cut down monthly spending by $300 this month) and long term goals ("I want to start a retirement fund so I can retire comfortably in the next 20 years."). When it comes to saving, you should start right now. A good goal is to set aside 10 to 15% of what you earn each month in savings. Getting into the habit of saving money can really help your longterm financial prospects.  You can do this either on a weekly or monthly basis. If you have online banking, you can put away a certain amount of each paycheck in savings. You can also talk to your bank about automatic transfers and have 10 to 15% of each paycheck automatically transferred to your savings account each month. Automatic withdrawals are a good idea. Many people struggle to set aside money and feel tempted to spend everything they have.
Summary:
Figure out your finances at the moment. Understand your cash flow. Set a series of financial goals. Aim to save 10 to 15% of what you earn.