Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Place your cheese grater in a shallow bowl. Transfer the grated cheese to individual serving bowls.

Answer: You could also use a flat chopping board or a large plate, but you’ll want to make sure that it’s big enough to catch the bits of grated cheese that will be hard to contain.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Place the lid back on the pot to steam the egg. Set the timer for around 6-12 minutes.

Answer: The properly closed lid ensures that the pot will fill with steam which is necessary for perfect cooking. A properly placed lid also makes for more precise cooking times. At this point, you can reduce the heat under your pot to medium-high. This keeps the water from completely evaporating before you're done steaming your egg. You can use the same amount of time as you would using a steamer basket—around 6 minutes for a soft boil and around 12 minutes for a hard boil. Turn off the stove when the timer goes off. Use a timer that you'll be able to hear. For example, the timer on your cellphone might not be loud enough, especially if you turned the volume down.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for the first signs of illness. Be concerned if your dog is vomiting and has diarrhea. Inspect your dog's stool for blood. Be especially alert for the signs of illness in puppies. Assume it is a different illness if your dog is up to date on vaccinations.

Answer: These first signs are vague and non-specific, and include restlessness, fever, lack of energy, and loss of appetite. Sickness and diarrhea usually develop within 24- 48 hours of this. The incubation period for parvo is 5 - 7 days, but can be as little as 2 days or as many as 20 days. The sickness and diarrhea are severe. People who have experienced a dog with parvovirus remark that the diarrhea has a distinctive smell, not present with other diarrhea. The animals are unable to keep oral fluids down and rapidly become dehydrated due to the severe nature of the vomiting and diarrhea. The dog will then become toxic and go into shock, meaning it may collapse and lose consciousness. This may be very obvious if your dog is having uncontrolled diarrhea, as is common with parvo. Any dog that starts to pass blood should see a vet without delay. This is especially true for unvaccinated dogs. Call your veterinary clinic immediately and make an appointment for that day. However, keep the dog isolated because they could pose an infection risk to other dogs. When making the appointment explain to the receptionist the nature of your concern so that the clinic can isolate the dog appropriately. Dogs that are too young to have gotten the Parvo vaccine yet are clearly at risk for the disease. Parvo can be devastating to the developing systems of puppies and can kill them easily. If they are nursed through the acute gastrointestinal phase (sickness and diarrhea) and survive, they may still have life-altering damage to the heart muscle. A dog older than 16 weeks that has received a full initial vaccine course and regular boosters as an adult, should be protected against parvovirus. Thus, it is unlikely (but not impossible) for this dog to get parvo.  However, an unvaccinated dog or a puppy under 16 weeks old is at high risk should they come into contact with parvo.  This does not mean that you shouldn't take your dog to the vet right away! A dog that is vomiting and having bloody diarrhea should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Try an over-the-counter silicone gel on fresh or older scars. Use a scar-reducing cream for small or light scars. Look into in-office or at-home chemical peels for light scarring. Ask your doctor about fillers for deep scars. Check into dermabrasion for acne scars or pox marks. Look into laser treatments for severe scars. Talk to your doctor about surgical scar revision. Ask your doctor about punch grafts for very deep scars. Check into cryosurgery for thick or raised scars. Get cortisone injections to soften hard scars.

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Silicone gel or sheeting is one of the most effective home treatments for scars. While silicone works best on fresh scars, it can also soften and reduce the appearance of older scars. For the best results, cover your scar with silicone gel or a silicone sheet for 8-24 hours a day over the course of several months. You can buy silicone gel or silicone scar sheets at most pharmacies. You can also order these treatments online. A variety of over-the-counter creams and ointments are available on the market that may be able to help reduce the appearance of scars. Follow the ingredients on the packaging carefully and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns. Look for ointments that include ingredients such as:  Retinol creams. These are particularly effective for treating acne scars.  Glycolic acid. This ingredient has also been shown to be effective for reducing acne scars, especially when combined with retinoic acid.  Protective or moisturizing ingredients, such as oxybenzone (a sunblock), petroleum jelly, or paraffin. Chemical peels can be helpful for scars that are not too thick or deep, such as acne scars or chicken pox scars. Ask your doctor or dermatologist about getting a medical peel done in their office. You can also buy over-the-counter peels that you can use at home.  Over-the-counter peels are not usually as effective as peels done by a medical professional, but they may help reduce the appearance of light scaring. Peels containing glycolic acid or salicylic-mandelic acid may be particularly effective. If you have a deep or indented scar, a soft-tissue filler may help reduce its appearance. For this treatment, your doctor or dermatologist will inject a soft substance, such as fat or hyaluronic acid, into the tissue under the scar to fill it in. Talk to your doctor about whether this treatment might be right for you. Fillers are a temporary solution since the injected substance breaks down after a while. You may need to repeat this treatment once every 6 months. Much like chemical peels, dermabrasion is typically used to give skin a smoother surface. This treatment involves the use of a motorized wire brush. Your surgeon will use the brush to safely wear down scar tissue. The procedure is typically quick, but you will be awake and may experience some discomfort.  Your doctor may ask you to stop taking certain medications, such as aspirin and some skin care products, before the procedure. You should also avoid smoking for as long as possible both before and after the procedure. As you recover from dermabrasion, protect your skin by wearing sunscreen, cleaning the area regularly, and using ointments as recommended by your doctor to promote healing. While laser treatments can’t actually get rid of a scar, they can seriously reduce its appearance and improve other complications associated with scar tissue, such as pain, itching, and stiffness. If you have a severe scar, ask your doctor about getting light or laser therapy.  The effectiveness of this treatment will depend on a lot of factors, including any medical conditions you have and any medications you are currently taking. Give your doctor or dermatologist detailed information about your health before attempting laser therapy. Follow your doctor’s home care instructions carefully to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment. For example, you’ll need to protect the area from the sun after the treatment until it fully heals. If you have a bothersome scar and other treatments aren’t working, talk to your doctor about surgical treatment options. With surgery, scars can be thinned, shortened, disguised, or even hidden in places like wrinkles and hairlines.  If you choose to get surgical revision for a scar, it’s important to keep your expectations realistic. This treatment may not completely eliminate the scar, and you may also need multiple procedures in order to get the best results. Not all scars are good candidates for surgical correction. Ask your doctor, dermatologist, or plastic surgeon if this treatment is a good option for you. Scar revision surgery works best on scars that are at least 12-18 months old. In this procedure, your surgeon will take a small piece of normal, healthy skin and use it to replace your scar tissue. They will cut away the scarred tissue and graft the healthy skin into its place. Ask your doctor if a punch graft is appropriate for your type of scar.  The skin for the graft is typically taken from behind your ear lobe. You may need a resurfacing treatment a few weeks after the surgery to correct any differences in color and texture between the grafted skin and the skin around it. Follow your doctor’s care instructions for treating your skin both before and after the surgery for the best results. In cryosurgery, your doctor will inject liquid nitrogen into the scar to freeze the scar tissue. This will cause the tissue to die and eventually fall off. You will need to treat the resulting wound carefully to ensure that it heals properly.  It may take several weeks for the scar tissue to come off, and several more weeks for the area to heal. Follow your doctor’s home care instructions carefully. They will show you how to dress the wound and keep it clean. Your doctor will probably also provide medications to help you manage any pain during and after the treatment. Cryosurgery may affect your skin color or pigmentation. These steroid injections help shrink and flatten tough scars. They are especially good at reducing hypertrophic scars and keloids, which are scars that result from an overly aggressive healing process. In most cases, you’ll need to get cortisone injections every 4 or 6 weeks until the treatment takes effect. Ask your doctor if this treatment is a good option for you.  Cortisone injections often work best when combined with other treatments, such as cryosurgery.  Your doctor may combine the steroid injection with a local anesthetic to reduce pain. Cortisone injections could possibly lead to skin atrophy, skin ulcers, as well as hypo- or hyperpigmentation.