2006-09-28 14:24:40 · 8 answers · asked by Chris H 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yah, I know its gross, and i have already started cephalexin 4 times a day, but someone told me to have it drained.
2006-09-28 14:34:35 · update #1
I just started the antibiotics today so it would not have had any affect yet
2006-09-28 14:43:27 · update #2
Could be herpes simplex....next time, although I am not a doctor, I knew a woman that did this, if it IS simplex, poke it gently enough with a burned (sterile) pin, then rub tea tree oil on it so it doesn't spread. Worked for her, and the person who told her about it. Although directions say NOT to use on open sores, they do it and it works.
2006-09-28 14:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by For sure 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to get the swelling down, you should try using a cold pack. But if you want to sooth the popped pimple, you should use a hot wash cloth. That will also draw out any other puss left behind. You have two options here, if you wanna do both i would say use the hot washcloth first....approximately 10 minutes for that....when the wash cloth start cooling down, run hot water over it again. Once that is done, place the ice pack in the pimple to reduce the swelling.
Just don't burn yourself! after running the washcloth under the hot watter wait a second or two so its not scalding hot! good luck.
2006-09-28 21:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by bobbie21brady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't really pop pimples, because infection can set in.
Try putting Neo-sporin on during the day and before you go to bed try hydrogen peroxide and then Neo sporin. The hydrogen peroxide might help to speed the drying process. But if you are a girl, stay away from the make up. It is not steril and might make things worse if you are a sensative person.
2006-09-28 21:29:39 · answer #3 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have it drained and cultured. It could be a type of infection that your antibiotic doesn't help. The only way to know is to have a culture and sensitivity of the drainage.
2006-09-28 21:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by daisy nurse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
never pop a pimple...says my mom..... so never pop it..... now that u have popped it ....may be out of irritation that causes...u r facing a problem...so try applying cold water every half an hour u will feel better in an hour
2006-09-28 21:33:26 · answer #5 · answered by bindu kiran 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Ice pack will help. If you can stand the cold.
2006-09-28 21:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by Sugar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is friggen gross. Good luck with that, you'll survive
Aww Chris, I'm sorry I said it is gross. I actually think it's kinda cute. SMOOCHES!
2006-09-28 21:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by applesherrytwist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply ice
2006-09-28 21:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by Shirley D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋