Remove the cream. There are two ways to remove the cream: If your skin is very dry, take a soft tissue and gently wipe. The residual cream will give your skin an extra layer of moisturizing protection. If you skin is oily to normal, use a warm washcloth to wipe the cold cream off.
Here are some more common signs and symptoms of the flu include, according to the Mayo Clinic: 1  headache. 2  aching muscles, especially in your back, arms and legs. 3  fever. 4  chills and sweats. 5  sore throat. 6  dry, persistent cough. 7  weakness. 8  nasal congestion.
You are correct in that it is difficult to find an answer to your question on the Web. I was trying to find a good link for you, but found none. Here is a basic summary of what causes the symptoms encountered during the flu. Common flu symptoms include fever, sore throat, muscle aches, shivers and cold sweats, etc. These symptoms are not caused by the virus itself but rather by our bodies' response to the the virus. The immune system mounts a two-fold response to the virus.