If you have lichen planus, it's important to get care from a medical professional who has extensive knowledge of skin conditions. A dermatologist will be able to diagnose your condition by inspecting the bumps and redness on the surface of the skin or inside the mouth. They can then give you treatment that will minimize the condition. In many cases, you will go to your primary care physician first and then get referred to a dermatologist. Your doctor will likely prescribe you either a topical or oral corticosteroid to treat your skin condition. These are used because they help your body fight the infection.  There can be side effects caused by long-term use of corticosteroids, such as impact on the thickness and color of the skin, so you should use them for as little time as possible. Oral corticosteroids are typically prescribed for lichen planus that has caused sores in the mouth, as the medication will be able to enter the bloodstream and treat the sores. Steroids should only be used for 2-4 weeks. If you have severe itching, your doctor will likely prescribe you an antihistamine to reduce that feeling. They usually come in pill form and are taken daily.  Antihistamines block the chemicals in the body that create inflammation and irritation.  Common antihistamines prescribed for lichen planus may include diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, fexofenadine, loratidine, and cetirizine. Be aware that taking antihistamines may make you drowsy, so read the packaging and follow the directions and warnings included. Your dermatologist may suggest using light to treat your condition. Ultraviolet light therapies, such as PUVA therapy, can reduce the rash associated with lichen planus.  Light therapy is a process in which the dermatologist puts a light-activated medication on your skin and then they apply ultraviolet light to activate it. You will likely need at least 15 treatments spaced a few days apart to improve your condition.  Talk to your doctor about whether this treatment is right for your specific case of lichen planus. There are some situations, such as if you have very sensitive skin, when it may not be appropriate. As this disease diminishes, it may leave behind dark areas that don't go away on their own. You can contact a dermatologist if you want to eliminate these dark patches. Your dermatologist may be able to use bleaching creams and laser resurfacing treatments to eliminate these spots.
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One-sentence summary -- Consult with a dermatologist. Use a corticosteroid. Take an antihistamine. Have light therapy done. Have long-lasting spots treated by a dermatologist.


When the photo looks right, choose "Print" from the File menu. You can choose both 3x5 and 4x6 in addition to other sizes. You can choose a standard border or you can add matting.
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One-sentence summary -- Place the inks and photo paper recommended by your printer manufacturer into your printer. Open iPhoto and open the photo that you want to print. Edit the photo as needed. Click on "Print Size" in the Printer window to choose a size for your photo. Choose your layout on the left side of the Print menu. Click "Print" to print your photo.


Being overweight and living a sedentary lifestyle puts you at an increased risk for prostate cancer. Start a regular exercise program, even if it's just walking for 20 minutes every other day. Add resistance training to strengthen your muscles. Interval training may be a good choice if you don't have a lot of spare time to devote to training and exercise. Not having a good balance between work and play can increase stress levels, which in turn causes your body to produce more DHT. Set aside 15 or 20 minutes each day to do something that is fun for you.  Choose a restful, calming activity, such as reading a book, coloring, or working a jigsaw puzzle. You also want to make sure you're getting enough sleep. Too little sleep can also increase your stress level, leading to increased DHT levels. Stress may cause your body to convert more testosterone to DHT. A massage not only reduces overall stress, it can also stimulate and improve circulation, which can encourage hair growth. Try a massage every other week for a couple of months and see if you notice any improvement in your overall stress level. On top of the other health risks of smoking, smokers also have higher DHT levels than non-smokers. If you have elevated DHT levels and you smoke, quitting can help normalize your body's DHT production.  Because cigarette smoking increases levels of DHT and other hormones, it may cause an increased risk of prostate cancer (although some studies have shown the opposite). Smoking does increase the likelihood of death from prostate cancer. Smoking in and of itself also causes hair loss, regardless of the effect of smoking on DHT levels.
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One-sentence summary -- Exercise 3 to 5 days a week. Schedule time for rest and relaxation. Get a massage to reduce stress. Quit smoking.


To graph a linear equation, all you have to do it substitute in the variables in this formula.  In the formula, you will be solving for (x,y). The variable m= slope. The slope is also noted as rise over run, or the number of points you travel up and over. In the formula, b= y-intercept. This is the place on your graph where the line will cross over the y-axis. Graphing a linear equation is the most simple, as you don’t have to calculate any numbers prior to graphing. Simply draw your Cartesian coordinate plane. If we use the example of y=2x-1, we can see that ‘-1’ is in the point on the equation where you would find ‘b.’ This makes ‘-1’ the y-intercept.  The y-intercept is always graphed with x=0. Therefore, the y-intercept coordinates are (0,-1). Place a point on your graph where the y-intercept should be. In the example of y=2x-1, the slope is the number where ‘m’ would be found. That means that according to our example, the slope is ‘2.’ Slope, however, is the rise over run, so we need the slope to be a fraction. Because ‘2’ is a whole number and a fraction, it is simply ‘2/1.’  To graph the slope, begin at the y-intercept. The rise (number of spaces up) is the numerator of the fraction, while the run (number of spaces to the side) is the denominator of the fraction. In our example, we would graph the slope by beginning at -1, and then moving up 2 and to the right 1. A positive rise means that you will move up the y-axis, while a negative rise means you will move down. A positive run means you will move to the right of the x-axis, while a negative run means you will move to the left of the x-axis. You can mark as many coordinates using the slope as you would like, but you must mark at least one. Once you have marked at least one other coordinate using the slope, you can connect it with your y-intercept coordinate to form a line. Extend the line to the edges of the graph, and add arrow points to the ends to show that it continues infinitely.
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One-sentence summary --
Use the y=mx+b formula. Draw your graph. Find the y-intercept (b) on your graph. Find the slope. Draw your line.