INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Females tend to be more calm, while males tend to be more active. Other than this general difference, the sex you choose is a matter of preference. There are a wide variety of breeds of guinea pigs, each with a distinctive appearance. To narrow down the breeds, decide whether you would like a short-haired pig or a long-haired pig. This will help you narrow down your choices.  The American guinea pig is the most common breed. It has a short and smooth coat that is easy to care for.  Getting a long-haired guinea pig will require a bit more grooming on your part. They need to be brushed regularly to avoid tangles and mattes in the coat. If you are adopting a guinea pig from a rescue, you may not have much choice when it comes to breed. If the specific breed is important to you, you may need to go to a specialized breeder. For instance, if you already have a guinea pig, you need to make sure that your new and old guinea pig will not breed, although male and female guinea pigs usually get along really well. Also, if you have several male guinea pigs in a cage already, it is not a good idea to introduce a female. This can lead to fighting between the males.

SUMMARY: Pick which sex of guinea pig you would like. Decide what breed of guinea pig you would like. Consider other factors.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Oftentimes, you can get rid of a vascular birthmark (such as hemangiomas) by taking corticosteroids. Corticosteroids slow down the development of birthmarks and reduce their size but they do not actually remove the mark.  Corticosteroids can be taken orally, injected into the birthmark, or used topically. Other medications used for birthmarks include propranolol and vincristine, which are used for hemangiomas (see the last section below for more details). Laser therapy can help to reduce the size and halt the development of vascular birthmarks. Laser therapy involves the application of focused, short laser light bursts to the birthmark and can be used to lessen the color, reduce the size, and even stop certain birthmarks from growing.  Laser therapy can be used to remove port-wine stains and café au lait spots but is not always successful, causing the spots to return.  Although total removal of birthmarks may be impossible, they can be lightened considerably after several sessions of laser therapy. Laser therapy can be an effective treatment method, but it can also be very expensive. Cryosurgery uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and fade spots, causing them to peel off.  During the procedure, liquid nitrogen is applied on the mark to freeze the skin on and under the spot. Then, the skin is scraped off using an instrument known as curette. Complications of cryosurgery include scarring and lightened skin color. Skin surgery can be done as an outpatient procedure and only involves a removal of very limited amounts of outer skin. Although surgical removal of skin is considered a minor procedure, it is still invasive and a preoperative assessment of the patient should be done by the doctor.  Surgery can be done to remove moles and hemangiomas Depending on the size of the birthmark, surgery may leave a permanent scar. During the procedure, your doctor will provide a local anesthesia to numb the area and then removes the birthmark with a scalpel. The skin is then stitched together using dissolving suture. Surgical excision is often intended for deeper birthmarks. A surgical shave is an incision done without the need for stitches. It is performed either through the use of a traditional blade or an electric cautery machine.  During the procedure, your doctor uses local anesthesia to numb the area around the mark and then cuts the area around and beneath the birthmark with a small scalpel. Surgical shaving is often used for smaller moles or skin tags and rarely needs sutures.

SUMMARY: Talk to your dermatologist about prescription skin medications. Investigate laser therapy. Consider cryosurgery to remove birthmarks. Look into surgical excision. Ask about a surgical shave.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you think your wound might be infected or if the bleeding will not stop after applying pressure, you need to seek medical attention. If you have had the wound for awhile and have noticed that it has gotten infected, you should also go see a doctor. Letting an infection linger can actually lead to blood poisoning and other life-threatening situations.  If you have a fever or your skin is feverish around the wound, go to the hospital. If your scrape is leaking yellow or greenish discharge, go to a hospital. If you notice bright yellow or black colorations around your wound, go to the hospital. If your wound has become infected, you will most likely be given a tetanus shot to combat the infection. Tetanus shots are normally given every 10 years, but if your wound is deep enough, your doctor may recommend that you get one of these shots. You should get the shot as soon as possible after the injury to ensure that you do not develop tetanus. If your scrape is deep or badly infected, you will most likely be given antibiotics to take to combat or prevent further infection. The antibiotic you are most likely to receive is erythromycin. If your doctor suspects a MRSA infection, you will probably take something much stronger. Follow your doctor’s instructions when it comes to taking the medication.  You will most likely be prescribed 250mg, four times per day for five to seven days. The medicine should be taken half an hour to two hours before meals for maximum absorption into the body. You may also be prescribed painkillers depending on how painful your wound is.

SUMMARY: Go to a doctor. Get a tetanus shot. Take antibiotics.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Keep holding their left foot up with your right hand. Raise your own left foot and pivot on your right foot to execute a 180-degree turn in a clockwise direction. When you finish your turn:  Your back should now face your opponent. Your right foot should still be between their legs. Your left foot should now be on the outside of their left leg. Hold their foot up with both hands. Once your left hand has taken hold, slide your right hand down along their left leg. Stop just before you reach their knee. Keep turning in the same clockwise direction by another 90 degrees. As you do, use your hands to bend their left knee so you scoot your left foot under that leg while straddling it. When you finish your turn, your should be facing the inside of their right leg.

SUMMARY:
Straddle their left leg. Grab their left foot with your free hand. Continue turning.