Problem: Article: Ice reduces swelling and redness in any kind of inflammation, and icing a pimple for one to two minutes can reduce both size and redness.  Ice is especially helpful for shrinking cystic pimples that are deep under the skin. Be careful, though: applying ice directly to the skin can cause damage, especially to the face.  Always insulate the ice with a thin cloth or paper towel, and do not leave the ice on for more than two minutes.  Wrap an ice cube in a thin washcloth or paper towel. Apply the wrapped ice cube directly to the pimple, and hold it there for one to two minutes. Remove the ice and wait five minutes, and then repeat the icing process one more time. The ice may cause some generalized redness, but this will fade very quickly. Aloe vera contains anti-inflammatory ingredients that can reduce the size of your pimple. For best results, use aloe gel straight from a plant, or get a pure aloe gel at your local drugstore or health food store. This at-home treatment was recommended by a New York dermatologist: put a handful of fresh mint leaves and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice into a food processor or blender, and pulse.  Apply the paste to your pimple and leave it on for 15 minutes, and then rinse.  Repeat twice daily until the pimple is healed. Active ingredients in the peppermint reduce inflammation and redness, and the acid in the lemon juice can help prevent bacterial growth. Cold green tea includes a number of anti-inflammatory ingredients that can help soothe breakouts and shrink the size of a pimple.  Dip a washcloth or cotton ball in chilled green tea. Wring it out a bit, and apply it to the pimple for one to two minutes.  Repeat this process four or five times per session. You can also apply green tea bags that have been used to brew tea and then refrigerated directly to the skin. Baking soda absorbs oil and when applied to pimples, can reduce their size.  Wash your face and then mix about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of baking soda with just enough water to form a paste.  Apply the paste to your pimple and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, until the paste dries. Rinse the paste off thoroughly. Baking soda can over-dry and irritate the skin, so don't leave it on for more than 15 minutes, and only use this treatment every few days. Some of the most popular at-home pimple treatments, like applications of toothpaste and even urine, are at best ineffective, and at worst can cause serious irritation, especially in people with sensitive skin.  Stick with medically-verified treatments for your pimples to avoid making things worse.
Summary: Ice the pimple. Apply aloe vera to the pimple. Mix up a treatment with lemon and mint. Shrink the pimple with green tea. Try a baking soda and water paste. Avoid wacky at-home remedies.

Problem: Article: “Therefore” should always be followed up with a comma. This is because there is a natural pause after “therefore” when it is included in a sentence. Without the comma the sentence may sound rushed to readers.  For example, “I love spending time in nature. Therefore I go camping every summer.” Without the comma, there is no pause after “therefore.” However, if you add the comma, then this will tell readers to pause after they read the word “therefore.” The revised sentence reads like this: “I love spending time in nature. Therefore, (pause here) I go camping every summer.” If you are using “therefore” in the middle of a sentence to separate 2 independent clauses, then you will need to use a semicolon. In other words, if each part of the sentence could stand alone as a sentence, then place a semicolon at the end of the first independent clause, follow that with “therefore,” and then place a comma after therefore before continuing the sentence. For example, “Marcus loves to travel with his family; therefore, he is constantly on the lookout for low-cost airfares.” As with any sentence, “therefore” should be capitalized if it is at the beginning of a sentence, but it does not need to be capitalized in any other instance.
Summary: Follow “therefore” with a comma. Place a semicolon (;) before “therefore” when separating independent clauses. Capitalize “therefore” when it is at the beginning of a sentence.

Problem: Article: The sunken area beneath coil burners is called the drip pan. This part of the stove tends to get dirty quickly. Save yourself time and effort spent cleaning by using drip pan liners, which are available at most supermarkets and grocery stores. Save money by making your own drip pan liners out of aluminum foil. Layer the bottom of your drip pan with the foil and discard the foil when it becomes dirty. Every time the cooktop cools, you should wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. This will keep your stove looking neat and well maintained. It also helps to prevent heavy buildup that can be time-consuming to remove. Set a time every day you can make it a habit to lightly clean the stove. This will make it easier for you to remember to do regularly. Even cleaning messes as they occur, over time, spills and spatter will build up on the surfaces of your stovetop. Keeping up with your day to day light cleaning, however, should make a once a month deep-cleaning fast and relatively easy.
Summary:
Prevent messes by using liners beneath the burners. Wipe up messes as they occur. Deep-clean your stove regularly.