Q: It’s important to stop using the finger for anything after you injure it. No matter how you got the injury, stop what you’re doing and assess the injured finger.  Seek immediate medical attention if your finger:  Feels numb or you cannot move it Hurts, especially in the bones over the joints Has red streaks extending from the injury Has been injured before Is cut or broken and the bone is visible If you have a minor sprain, you can splint it until you can see a doctor. Buy a splint in the first aid section of a drug store or use a straight, hard object. Choose something that is about the same length or slightly longer than the finger. A clean tongue depressor or popsicle stick works well. Once you have a splint, press it against the underside of the injured finger and hold it there gently. Don't squeeze the finger or apply pressure to the injured area. Make sure to position the splint so that it is under the injured joint. Next, secure the splint to the finger by wrapping medical tape around it 3 times at 2 separate points. Wrap medical tape around the finger at the base of the fingernail and above the knuckle next to the hand. Make sure that the tape is snug, but still loose enough to ensure good circulation. If you don’t have medical tape, you can also use regular clear tape. Wrap an ice pack in a towel or paper towel and press it against the injured finger. Ice the finger for 10 to 20 minutes, and then remove it from the ice pack. Then, wait for the skin to return to its normal temperature before icing it again. This will take about 1 to 2 hours. If you don’t have an ice pack, a bag of frozen corn or peas also works well. Just wrap it in a clean cloth or paper towel first. If the finger hurts, take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. This will help you to get some relief. Make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how much to take and how often to take it. Keep in mind that the pain should start to subside after the first 24 to 48 hours. However, if the pain is worse or isn’t improving, call your doctor. Holding your affected hand above the level of your heart will help to reduce swelling. Prop your hand up on a pillow while you’re seated or lying down, or hold it up near your shoulder while you’re standing.
A: Assess the injury and stop using the finger immediately. Place the finger against a splint or clean popsicle stick. Wrap medical tape above and below the point of injury. Apply ice to the injured finger to reduce pain and swelling. Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Keep your hand elevated above the level of your heart.

Q: You're probably thinking, "This again?" Yes. This again! Exfoliating after gets rid of the dead skin your razor whipped up and aligns your follicles preventing ingrown hairs (which are the worst). A sugar scrub at this point can work wonders. If that's not in your bathroom, make a baking soda paste to leave your skin smooth to the touch. This is obviously bikini shaving to the extreme -- warranting the absolute most top-notch results. Don't rub your bikini area vigorously, or you may irritate the delicate skin. It's just been through a lot! If you notice any stray hairs, grab a pair of tweezers to put the finishing touches on the area. Sometimes you can spend what seems like hours down there shaving and you've still missed a few. Use something that is non-scented as perfumes can be irritating, especially to freshly shaven skin. Aloe vera and baby oil  are good standard options. Avoid coloring agents, too. If you use lotion, make sure it's the plainest kind you can buy. You can spray on some scents later if you'd like. You may also apply baby lotion to the area to reduce irritation. Just don't go overboard! Smothering the area won't let your skin breathe, leading to pimples and the like. Make sure to only apply these products externally. For a constantly hair-free look, you may have to look at other hair removal techniques, such as waxing or laser hair removal. Shaving works, but it requires constant upkeep.
A: Exfoliate again. Pat your bikini area dry with a soft towel. Moisturize. Pat your pubic area with some baby powder. Allow at least a few days in between shaves.

Q: Retinol increases cell turnover, which can help fade your acne scars faster. Get a prescription cream from your dermatologist or buy a weaker, over-the-counter retinol. It may take a few weeks to see effects. Creams won't really decrease your scarring, but you can use over-the-counter creams to bleach skin that has been darkened by scars, minimizing their appearance. Be sure to use sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher on your scarred area, as well, because scarred and unscarred skin tend to tan differently – scars are less noticeable when they blend in with the color of your surrounding skin. Some people find that rubbing vitamin E oil on their scars reduces their color and appearance. You can try this method by applying vitamin E oil to your scarred area, leaving it for 15-20 minutes, and washing it off with water. Do this regularly and watch for improvement. Wash your chest and pat the area dry. Use a cotton ball to rub fresh lemon juice onto your scarred area. Leave this on for about 10 minutes, then wash it off. This hasn't been scientifically proven to decrease scarring, but doing this weekly may lighten the appearance of scars over time. Lemon juice can make your skin more sensitive, so always wear sunscreen on exposed areas when you're outside. If you have mildly raised scars, you may benefit from using exfoliants made from natural ingredients – similar to a very mild at-home dermabrasion. Try periodically using one of the following natural remedies to see if scars appear smoother or lighter over time:  Mix honey and a little milk to get a paste. Apply this to your scars and leave on for a few minutes before rubbing it off with a soft, clean washcloth in the shower. Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of water. Rub this onto your scars in a circular motion and leave it for 2 minutes. Wash it off with fresh, warm water. Preventing acne scars is easier than treating acne scars. See your dermatologist for medications as soon as you start to experience chest acne. You can also try to reduce your chest acne with natural remedies, such as:  Do NOT pop your pimples. This can cause infection and worse scarring. Get about 15 minutes of sunlight on your acne-prone areas each day – not enough to get a sunburn, though. Drink 7-9 cups of water a day to stay hydrated and help your body flush out toxins. Wear clean clothing, and change clothing often to help decrease the risk of chest acne.
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Apply retinol over your chest. Use bleaching creams and sunscreen to minimize color contrast. Try vitamin E oil. Use a lemon juice application. Try a natural exfoliant for mild, raised scars. Prevent chest acne.