Q: Our skin naturally changes over time. Imagine if you were using the make-up you used to cover those pimples in grade school! And even though you may not have noticed much, your skin changes from 25 to 30, from 30 to 35, and 35 to 40. It’s high time to update your make-up – you want very thin coverage that makes you glow. It’s your natural beauty that’s ready to be center stage.  Stay away from liquid eyeliner which is cakey on less-than-firm skin. Stick to thicker pencils for that smokey on-the-town look at night. During the day, a bit of mascara and just a touch of eyeliner is more than enough. Don’t wear too much makeup! There are very few occasions in your 20s when lots of makeup is appropriate, and there are even fewer in your 40s. Keep it simple. By now, your skin is beautiful. You don’t need it! Adding low-lights around the edges of your chin and forehead add depth to your face, bringing out the light areas and your cheekbones. It’s no longer about hiding blemishes and looking awake – it’s about literally bringing out your best features. Add a highlighter to the "t-zone" of your face – this includes the center of your forehead, nose, and chin. These places are all closest to the light source, so they should be the brightest. Use a makeup brush with a bit of cream concealer or pressed powder and blend the highlighter into these areas. One of the simplest things you can do for yourself is wash with an anti-aging cleanser every morning and night (or however often your skin allows). Make-up should not be left on your face and using an anti-aging cleanser can leave your skin feeling bare and able to breathe. It also gets into your pores, tightening everything up and making it glow. Develop a beauty regimen that you can stick to and that you think works. It should include a cleanser, light makeup, and anti-aging creams and lotions. Experiment with a few products to find which ones work best for you. Take advantage of those 8 or so hours you have every night and put your skin to work – repairing itself, that is. Night creams sink into your pores acting as a collagen boost, slowing the progress of wrinkles and skin damage. Feeling ambitious? You could use a day cream, too. Sure beats having to get botox regularly and it's much better for you in the long run.
A: Change your face make-up to fit your age. Learn how to contour your face. Use an anti-aging cleanser. Use a night cream, too.

Q: Make a list of any diplomas, degrees, certifications, credentials, and experiences you have that may be interesting to potential employers. If you are uncertain how to properly construct a resume, consult a career counselor, friends and family, or trusted online resources. Look for jobs in fields that interest you by performing daily searches using some combination of resources like:  Online job boards. Employment agencies. Networking events. Friends and family. "Help Wanted" signs at local businesses. Sending letters of inquiry to companies that interest you but haven't posted employment opportunities.
A: List your skill set. Write a resume. Use multiple channels to find jobs.

Q: Edema, the swelling in various parts of the body due to excess water accumulation, is the initial symptom of nephrotic syndrome in about 95% of the patients.  Common places for this extra fluid include the face (around the eyes and particularly in the morning after lying in bed all night), the legs (particularly the lower legs and after being upright during the day), within the abdominal cavity (where there is lots of space for it to accumulate), and in the genitalia. It may be mild or sufficiently severe to cause a great deal of discomfort. As blood levels of proteins decrease, a portion of water contained in the blood moves out of the blood vessel and into surrounding tissue. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides result from abnormal processing of the cholesterol and triglyceride precursors in the nephrotic syndrome. Relatedly, obesity and/or weight gain is a common side effect, too.  In severe and prolonged nephrotic syndrome these levels may be extremely high, raising concerns about long-term heart disease and cardiovascular risk in general. Increased risks of serious bacterial infections are seen in people with nephrotic syndrome. There are several changes that occur in the efficiency of our immune systems that principally result from losing certain proteins in the urine: sepsis (bacteria in the blood), peritonitis (bacterial infection in the abdomen), and cellulitis (bacterial infection of the skin) are the most common.  The most frequently seen bacterial organisms causing these infections are Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) and bowel bacteria such as Escherichia coli. Disturbances of blood clotting can lead to thrombosis (blood clots forming within body blood vessels) of major blood vessels. This is, however, more common in adult forms of nephrotic syndrome.  It is principally the result of imbalances of normal blood clotting regulation, with increases of factors that enhance blood clotting accompanied by urinary losses of substances that inhibit blood clotting. Acute kidney failure associated with the nephrotic syndrome is uncommon, particularly in the idiopathic nephrotic syndrome of childhood. When it does occur, it is usually the result of dehydration in the blood compartment of the body.  Both the very low blood protein levels leading to loss of blood volume, and fluid losses from acute illnesses with dehydration can combine and lead to poor blood flow to the kidney. This is often reversible with prompt treatment of the underlying problem. Unfortunately, prolonged steroid therapy has its own complications. Each case is different, and your child may experience only some of these symptoms. Knowing that, here are the most common side effects of prolonged therapy:   Weight gain, increased appetite, and obesity "Cushingoid” facial changes (rounded face sometimes called a "moon" face) Infection Growth delay Cataracts High blood pressure High blood sugars Weakening of the bones (osteopenia) Skin stretch marks Serious side effects may not be experienced by a child whose SSNS relapses are infrequent and require only modest does of steroids.
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Expect swelling. Keep an eye on your child's cholesterol. Know that you're up against infection. Know that thrombosis is a complication. Monitor the kidneys. Know the complications of therapy, too.