Keep your skin from getting too dry by using a moisturizing lotion daily. Apply the lotion all over your body and let it soak in. The best time to lather up is right before bed or directly after a shower. Get separate moisturizing lotion for your face that is intended for use on facial skin. This will help prevent psoriasis flare-ups on your face. Use a specialized shampoo (coal-tar) that is intended for use on scalps with psoriasis. These shampoos slow the growth of skin cells and reduce inflammation, while also moisturizing the skin around the scalp.  Massage the shampoo gently into your hair and use your fingers to work it thoroughly into your scalp. You can use regular conditioner even if you have psoriasis on your scalp. If you suffer from psoriasis flare-ups, you may want to consider using a humidifier in your home. This machine can add extra moisture to the atmosphere in your house and help keep your skin moisturized. Keep the humidifier running in your bedroom so that you can soak up the effects while you’re sleeping. Psoriasis flare-ups are more common in cold, dry climates because this type of weather makes your skin more prone to develop a psoriasis flare-up as there is less sun exposure. Hot weather and moderate exposure to sunlight can often improve psoriasis symptoms, though this isn’t true for everyone. Some sun exposure is actually good for preventing psoriasis, as ultraviolet rays can slow the growth of skin cells. But overexposure to the sun and the subsequent sunburn can trigger a psoriasis flare-up.  If you must be outdoors, always use sunscreen that is at least SPF30. And reapply it frequently to avoid a sunburn. Try to stay out of the sun for more than 20 minutes at any given time. Be careful when dealing with any cuts or wounds, as this could cause your psoriasis to spread. This includes scratching your skin, picking at scabs, and avoiding scrapes altogether. Be extremely cautious when handling any object that could create a cut or slice in your skin.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a moisturizing lotion on your body. Moisturize your scalp with a coal-tar shampoo for psoriasis on your scalp. Place a humidifier in your bedroom. Steer clear of cold, dry weather. Avoid getting sunburned. Take care not to cut your skin.

Q: Kidney stones usually cause severe pain that is “colicky” –  crampy pain that comes and goes. If your doctor diagnoses you with kidney stones, you’ll likely spend a few days waiting to see if you can pass them on your own. This can be painful! Try pain relief at home, or ask your doctor for stronger pain medication. If you need medical assistance passing the stones, there are a number of treatments you can get in the hospital. Stay well-hydrated to help prevent kidney stones from recurring. If you recently had a UTI and now you’re having kidney pain, the infection from your bladder may have travelled up into your kidney. This type of kidney infection, called pyelonephritis, has to be treated quickly to prevent kidney damage. Try to see your doctor right away, and if you can’t get a same-day appointment, go to the hospital – they will give you antibiotics to treat the infection. For severe infections, you might have to stay in the hospital and have antibiotics through an IV (intravenously, or through a needle into your vein).  Salpingitis, an infection of the fallopian tubes in women is sometimes called pelvic inflammatory disease, can also cause kidney-like pain. Salpingitis also requires antibiotics.  Always take antibiotics exactly as your doctor prescribes. Sometimes, kidney pain is caused by a structural problem. Usually this requires having surgery to fix whatever problem is causing your pain. Surgery might also be necessary to remove a kidney, like if your pain is caused by a tumor. Having all or part of your kidney removed can help to manage your pain and prevent cancer from spreading.  Most structural problems are diagnosed in children. ”Horseshoe kidney,” when the kidneys fuse together, is a common cause of kidney pain.  If you can’t have surgery for some reason, your cancer team can treat your kidney tumor with chemotherapy and/or radiation. When the tumor shrinks, your pain may improve. Arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, when your arteries harden or get clogged with plaque, can occur in any artery in your body – this is what leads to heart attacks and strokes. When this occurs in the blood vessels to your kidneys, you can get high blood pressure, kidney failure, and kidney pain. Talk to your doctor about your cholesterol level and whether you should take medication for it. Controlling chronic medical diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes, is also important for kidney health. You can also improve the quality of your blood vessels by making healthy lifestyle choices:  Eat a low-fat and low-cholesterol diet  Exercise regularly, at least 5 days a week for 30 minutes Don’t smoke  Maintain a healthy weight
A: Get rid of kidney stones. Seek medical care with antibiotics if you have an infection. Have surgery. Improve the state of your arteries.

Article: If you are getting upset with a parent, take a time-out. Politely excuse yourself and walk into another room or outside for a breath of fresh air. Do some  deep breathing exercises to stimulate your body’s natural stress relief response. Inhale through your nose for 4 counts. Hold it for 7 counts. Then, exhale the air through your mouth for 8 counts. Repeat this technique until you start to feel calm again. Be respectful and use language that minimizes your chances of offending your parent(s) and getting into trouble. If you use statements that start with “you,” they can seem argumentative. “I” statements give you the chance to express how you feel and respectfully disagree with your mom and/or dad. Try this: “I feel mistrusted when you follow me in the car. I try my best to follow the rules, but it doesn’t help if you don’t try to trust me.” Or, “I’m feeling really pressured about having to go to your alma mater for college. Can I have more time to think this over?” One of the main reasons why you may fight with your parents is the neither of you feels heard. If, by this point, you have been allowed to express yourself, return the favor by listening to their points-of-view as well. Refrain from using any sarcasm when something is said that you don’t like or agree with. Follow these tips to listen effectively:  Put away any distractions, such as turning off phones or TVs Turn to face your parent(s) and make occasional eye contact Reflect open body language by uncrossing your arms and legs and leaning toward the speaker Wait until the speaker is done before replying Make clarifications by asking questions to ensure that you got the correct message If you’re a teen who finds yourself arguing with your parents, you may feel as if you are at war. No matter how difficult your relationship is with your parents and how rarely you see eye-to-eye, they love you and probably have your best interests at heart. Although it may feel as though you are on different sides, they just want the best for you.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep your cool. Use “I” statements. Practice active listening. Remember that they love you.