Q: This will wash away any nettle hairs stuck in your skin, and relieve the pain slightly. If you don't have access to water, just brush your skin with a cloth or your shirt. If you end up falling onto a large number of hairs, peel them off with a piece of adhesive tape. The nettle's hairs contain many chemicals, and studies contradict each other about what causes the pain. However, histamine is a strong candidate, as are two other neurotransmitters called acetylcholine and serotonin. Spreading an antihistamine cream over the stung area can greatly reduce the effect of these chemicals. Some subspecies of nettle contain tartaric and oxalic acids, which may extend the duration of the pain. Since baking soda is a base, it's possible a paste of baking soda and water may help neutralize these acids. This remedy may have been invented when nettle stings were thought to contain formic acid. As it turns out, the concentration of formic is probably too low to cause an effect. . To relieve itching, wrap a cold pack or bag of ice in a towel and press against the rash. Leave it there for up to 20 minutes. If you get a severe reaction, do your best to avoid touching it. Wear lightweight clothing and sleep under light blankets to minimize the irritation. Take lukewarm baths or showers, as heat can aggravate the itching. There is no good scientific evidence that these remedies would have a major effect, but they are unlikely to cause harm:  Calamine lotion (which may have mild anti-itching properties) Jewelweed (Impatiens species) Dock leaves (Rumex species) Plantain leaves
A: Wash with soapy water. Remove stuck hairs with tape. Apply an antihistamine cream. Wipe with a baking soda paste. Apply cold compresses Go easy on the affected skin. Try traditional remedies.

Article: Apply a wet washcloth over the area covered by Steri-Strips. Hold it there for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the strips feel thoroughly soaked. Do not soak the injury in water, as that gets water in the healing wound.  If water alone does not loosen the adhesive on the Steri-Strips, try using a solution made of equal parts water and peroxide. Combine the two in a plastic cup, soak the washcloth in the new solution. Gently lay the solution-soaked washcloth over the Steri-Strips for 60 seconds. Stabilize your skin by gently pressing down on either side of each strip with two fingers. Switch the placement of your fingers as needed so that you are directly supporting the skin around each strip as you remove it. If you cannot use two fingers, one finger may suffice. Place the finger on one side of the strip you plan to remove, pressing down with just enough force to make the skin slightly taut. If any strips were applied over the ends of your primary Steri-Strips, remove those first. Simply lift one end of each strip and gently pull across the length of the strip until you reach the opposite end.  These cross stays run parallel to the wound and are usually placed 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) away from the ends of the primary strips. The main function of the cross stays is to support the primary strips, reducing the risk of premature peeling and skin tension blisters. For each primary strip, begin by lifting one end and peeling it back in the direction of the incision. Stop just before reaching the incision itself.  Grab the strip so that the fingers used to pull it away are continually positioned just above the skin. Pull this end away slowly, passing the strip back over itself. Pull the strip back on top of itself, doubling back, rather than lifting up. As you peel the strip away, shift your supporting fingers so that they move closer to the newly exposed skin. Peel each strip in the direction of the wound. As before, stop peeling the strip away before you reach the wound.  Note that you will be pulling in the opposite direction used for the first end. In other words, if you pulled the first end to the left, the second end should be pulled to the right. By pulling each strip towards the wound, you should avoid pulling the Steri-Strip directly off the wound itself. Avoid pulling a Steri-Strip off as you would a Band-Aid. Start at the top of the wound and gently lift the center of the Steri-Strip off, pulling it down toward the bottom of the incision. Pull slowly and gently.  Make sure that you are still supporting the newly exposed skin with one or two fingers. Continue at an even, slow pace. If you feel any resistance from the strip, try wetting it again to loosen the adhesive more or peeling it from a different direction. Remove each primary Steri-Strip from the wound in the same manner, working slowly and gently to reduce the risk of reopening the wound. Avoid tugging the strip or your skin.  Do not be alarmed if you see dead skin peeling away with the strips. It is also fairly normal for brown or green patches to form on the adhesive side of the strip. Brown discoloration can be caused by dried blood. Green discoloration can be caused when the oils of your skin get trapped beneath the strip and dry.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wet the strips with water. Press down on your skin. Remove cross stays. Pull one end of each strip at a time. Lift the opposite end of the strip. Gently lift the strip off the incision. Repeat as needed.

Q: Look around your room and decide where you’d like to paint the stripes. If you want the room too look longer or wider, opt for horizontal stripes. To make your ceilings look taller, go for vertical stripes that reach the top of the wall. If there are fixtures on the wall, like lights or windows, remember that they will interrupt the stripes and can lessen the visual effect. Don’t be afraid to get creative when it comes to picking a pattern. You can even do diagonal stripes for an interesting and eye-catching design. You can also go out of the box with a chevron design or stripes of varying widths. Once you decide on a design, choose a color scheme for the stripes. Opt for monochromatic warm tones, like red, orange, yellow, brown, cream, or tan, for an inviting and cozy space. If you want to make a bolder statement, go for cool, contrasting shades, like blue, purple, black, white, or silver. If you’re having trouble figuring out your shades, consult a color wheel for assistance, or look at photos of striped walls online for some inspiration. If you’re painting the entire room with stripes, move as much furniture as possible out of the room. If you’re only painting one wall, push any furniture that’s on that wall into the middle of the room. Then, lay down drop cloth or plastic to prevent paint drips from staining your floor or carpeting. You should also remove anything that’s hanging on the walls that you will be painting, like pictures or shelves. This will ensure that you get crisp, clean stripes with no interruptions. Choose the lightest shade in your color scheme for the base, since it will be easier to paint over a lighter hue than a darker one. Use a roller to apply the first coat of paint evenly, and let it dry for 24 hours. Then, apply a second coat with the roller for more coverage. If the wall is already a color that’s part of your scheme, you don’t have to apply fresh paint. After you apply the 2nd coat of paint, let the paint dry completely before you begin the process of adding stripes. This will help to prevent chipping or peeling of the base color when you remove the tape from the stripes. If the paint isn’t dry when you begin marking and taping, you can smear the paint and ruin your stripes. Be patient!
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Choose between horizontal or vertical stripes. Pick 2-3 coordinating colors for the stripes. Remove all furniture from the room and lay down a drop cloth. Paint the entire wall with 2 coats of your base color. Let the base coat dry for 48 hours before marking and taping.