are calluses bad for you? is it more advantageous to scrape them off or just leave  them?
336771
no, they just show youve been working, you can scrape em if you want, i do sometimes since im bored, but they go away on their own if you want to be safe, since using your finger nail or something else could give you an infection maybe
118515
That's the poison coming out of your system.  Let the sores alone or you will have scars.
686264
I wore contacts for about two years, and I had horrible habits with them; I had the "Night and Day" kind, but I would keep them in for up to two weeks at a time. I used the "No rub" solution, but barely cleaned them, and didn't put fresh solution in the case.  I ended up getting multiple ulcerated corneas in each eye, and can no longer wear contacts for more than one day out of every two weeks at the most.  I also have at least three scars in each eye, not to mention the extreme pain and light sensitivity I experienced when the infection was still there.  However, I'm lucky to still have my vision and the ability to wear contacts, no matter how infrequently.  Basically, keeping your contact lenses absolutely pristine is extremely important.
230849
i had that same problem with my guitar. i had cut the tip of my finger off, leaving a scar and an indented finger also. my finger got sore from not puttting anything on it, but it soon devolped a sort of callasus so it didnt hurt anymore.
563347
Would you really want to? That's pretty nasty. And if they dont' clean their tools - and let's face it, they don't - then you could leave with VEEERY serious problems. To clear up your fungus, apply Vicks vapor rub to your feet nightly, or more often if you can.
234280
I've seen a few climbers use gloves, but they are significantly the minority, due to the gloves making it impossible for you to get a feel for the rock, which is why I don't use them.  Chalk gives you protection from moisture and to a much less extent temperature of the rock and friction.  But primarily, your best protection is to just keep going it until the calluses develop.
1165470
its not that bad ive had both, but dont not under any circumstances do it your self, you could get a really bad infection, go to a tatoo parlor to get it done. besides the needles they use a different, theyre hollow so it cuts a plug of skin out  and it heals all the way around, other needles just make a dull hole and it wont heal.
1045611
Infection is always a risk. I've had mine done for years and have never had a prob. Go to a clean reputable place and ask if they disinfect their tools. (I know you don't want to seem like a snob asking this, but your health is more important)
61582
askin the doctor is a good idea but i also play the guitar and have broken knuckles and moderate arthritis  i usally just streach my fingers and keep them warm. also take just reg asprin  but thats just me (stop cracking you knuckles) even though it seems to help them form hurting when you play its temp.   pEACE
259687
Not sure what they actually called but its something along the lines of 'Hydroplast' they are  gel like plasters idea for burns.  I use them for any scrapes I have that weep i.e astroturf burns or blisters.  the idea is you place the 'hydro' plaster over the area and a gel forms over the affected area.  this keeps the wound moist and aids the healing.  Another name (if the wound is only small (a few centimetres across) a plaster going by the name of 'compead' is very good - (like small versions of the items I described above.  Both types offer protection from the friction of your shoe (in this case).  Anyway - ive rambled - go to a chemist (Boots if you live in the UK) and ask for hydro plaster suitible for burns - that'll be what your after
982062
when i had them i was told that the spread by contact, using stuff that the patient has used and even getting too close to the sick person.\n\nHope you get better soon.\njust remember to NOT scratch or the pox will leave scars forever like they did to me. 2 on arms and 1 on foot.
351529
There's no rule.  Whichever hand that you feel benefits you the most.  Since your not wearing the glove gor style points, your decision  to use it is because you think it helps you or, that it eliminates a problem (ie - blisters).
187824
let your body heal, don't do any exercise until your doctor gives you the okay.  If you work out and rip a suture you can put yourself in a world of pain and trouble.  Open wounds get infected real fast, they can lead to infection and depending on what was operated on you could permanently damage muscle.
862542
I've heard a few things about that:\n1. could be an injury; did you injure/bump it in some way? Is this ongoing. If you stop picking at it, will it go away?\n2. Vitamin deficiencies. Are you low on iron or other vitamins. Go to your yearly physicals to rule those things out and always take at LEAST  a multivitamin daily. B complex vitamins (mainly biotin) are for hair/skin/nails. Get a bottle!\n3. Are they moisturized? Get some nail cuticle oil. No you don't need to spend a lot of money, but you can try rubbing jojoba oil into your cuticles and nail area every day. \n4. A disease, have you ruled that out? Thyroid disease; I've noticed others with thyroid problems describe this. Diabetes, maybe, too. Like I said before get your regular yearly check ups and if you suspect thyroid or diabetes, get checked for those, too. \n\nGood luck!
249229
No!!!  They could get infected, and lead to more serious problems.  I know of cases where people had to have extremities amputated because of this!\n\nCheck www.webmd.com for some ideas on how to treat this, and if it's that serious, you might want to schedule a visit with your doctor.
490751
trim them regularly and keep them clean as if they are dirty and thereafter you touch your face they may cause infection. you can aplly nail paint on and off. however regular application of nail paint make them yellow.
435941
No prob at all..sometimes if you dont pluck them out you will get like a cyst..an infecteced peice of hair..yeah its gross and not attractive..but its totally normal...