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Wed May 24, 2006 3:48 pm |
I have a couple of underground cysts on my face right now. I have two on the far ends of my forehead and one on my chin. They are hard and they realllly hurt everytime I press them.
They are slightly red in color and I want them gone!!!
What should I do to bring them to head? I don't mind them hanging out on my face with the while pus because I have a couple of things which work instantly for that. However, when I can't see them but I know they are there..ughhh
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Wed May 24, 2006 4:20 pm |
When I used to get those ouchy, big ones I'd put a hot compress on them (hot water, washcloth). Heat is supposed to draw a pimple to head. It also helps make the ouch go away! |
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Wed May 24, 2006 4:37 pm |
The best thing I've ever found for this sort of blemish is to apply a hot compress like mentioned followed with some Prid drawing salve. It really works for this kind of blemish. It draws it to the surface in record time! You have to apply it at night though and cover it with a bandage (or not sometimes I didn't but you run the risk of getting it on your pillow). I started a thread about this stuff, you might want to have a look at it:
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=12772&highlight=drawing+salve
Also, as someone mentioned don't use this stuff if you're sensitive to sulphur. HTH |
_________________ 24 years old...Please click to Fund Food for Animals at the AnimalRescueSite! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3 |
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Wed May 24, 2006 6:23 pm |
aspirin mask over night and then BHA helps bring mine to a head. |
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Wed May 24, 2006 6:39 pm |
Dermastyle acne pen by Lumiport. I shine the white and blue light on the pimple for 10 mins and it comes to head overnight. |
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Wed May 24, 2006 7:13 pm |
I also have one huge underground cyst under my eye for 2 weeks now. It's keeps getting bigger and redder but no head. It's felt like a hard lump and hurt like hell! I could not get it to come to a head. I have never had one so bad like this one before. It's embarrassing to go out! |
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Wed May 24, 2006 7:20 pm |
If you get really desperate I would recommend that you take a quick trip to the Dr. He can inject a little cortisone under it and poof! It's gone in one day. I know, it's not the most "natural" way of handling things, but to me it's worth it since it saves me from so much grief and stress. |
_________________ 27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Wed May 24, 2006 7:50 pm |
It takes a couple of weeks to get the appointment and my derm does not like to do it unless it has been there for months. |
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Wed May 24, 2006 7:57 pm |
Wow, that's really rough!! Have you tried asking your regular doctor? I used to live out in the country, miles from a real dermatologist, so I would just get my doctor to do it and that worked fine...
I remember one time I was in Singapore visiting my boyfriend (now husband), and we were just about to leave for a romantic getaway to Indonesia when I grew the mother of all cystic blemishes. Imagine my delight when I found out that doctors in Singapore stay open til 9 or 10 PM, and you don't even need an appointment. I went in at like 9:30 PM, got my shot, paid my $30, and enjoyed a blemish-free romantic getaway. If only if were that easy in the US... |
_________________ 27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Wed May 24, 2006 10:53 pm |
Thanks for all the situations.
Ill go get some of that Prid and try that with a hot compress. |
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Thu May 25, 2006 6:58 am |
I will try to look for a regular doctor that I could easily get appointment or walk-in. |
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Thu May 25, 2006 10:14 pm |
I meant suggestions.
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Fri May 26, 2006 7:45 pm |
im in AUS and unfortunately we cant get those shots very easily. last year i had a really huge cyst on my face and saw a cosmetic doctor. it had no head for over a week and was just getting bigger. instead he took a medical needle.. pierced and punctured it and wat do u know there was so much pus (sorry to be graphic) inside.. (even tho there was no head)... he then gave me a medical needle and told me to pierce it once every 2 days or so to drain it.. he also recommended a hot compress.. it was a nightmare and took a whole month to clear (still left with a scar tho).. but its another option if u cant get the cortisone shot.. |
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Fri May 26, 2006 7:58 pm |
Ouch! |
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Fri May 26, 2006 7:59 pm |
Also, there's apparently a product called Yonka Emulsion Pure that is supposed to work wonders on cystic acne. Heck, I'll try anything once so I've got some coming to me. I'll let you guys know how it works.... |
_________________ 27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Fri May 26, 2006 8:01 pm |
Wow Liz! You're such a shopaholic. Glad to have you on the forum. |
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Fri May 26, 2006 8:21 pm |
Hahahaahahaha, guilty as charged, Yen! The thing is, I generally have really good self-control when it comes to clothes, shoes, etc, but when it comes to make up and skin care... well, you know! The good news is, this forum has helped me like you wouldn't believe! It used to be I'd buy a bunch of junk, and most of it would either not work, or would make my skin worse, argh! But all of the suggestions from this board have been excellent, and I'm happy to report that my skin has never looked better. I'll keep my product reports coming... |
_________________ 27, sensitive/reactive/acne prone skin, dark brown hair, blue eyes, possibly the palest woman alive... |
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Sat May 27, 2006 10:52 am |
Liz, I do that too. I can talk myself out of all sorts of stuff but when it comes to skin care...I just can't say no. This forum is amazing. I've learned about so many products and my wish list keeps getting longer. I can't wait to hear about your review on the Yonka Emulsion Pure. |
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Sat May 27, 2006 2:49 pm |
The Yonka Emulsion Pure looks like a good DIY.. here's what I found on it searching the internet (notice the ingredients at the end.. mostly essential oils, infact I could whip up a batch of this.. almost.. missing one ingredient)Anyway:
Problem Skin At All Ages, Occasional Breakouts
and Blemishes, Purify-Clear
Key Benefits: Intensive multi-action specialized treatment formula: antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, healing, rejuvenating, normalizes sebaceous glands, astringent. Clears and speeds the healing of unwanted blemishes and spots. Regulates the lymphatic circulation which is essential for correcting breakouts.
Directions: After cleansing and toning, apply morning or evening. Apply a cotton compress that has been soaked in the Emulsion Pure directly to the blemish (blemishes). Remove after 10-15 minutes. May also be applied over Creme 15. Note: You may renew as often as needed during the day.
Results: Soothes, heals and cauterizes acne lesions. Tremendous healing and clearing benefit to spots. Works to deeply purify the tissues by regulating lymph fluid circulation. Stops the development of unwanted blemishes.
Ingredients: Water/Aqua, PEG-33 Castor Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Oil |
_________________ 24 years old...Please click to Fund Food for Animals at the AnimalRescueSite! http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/home.faces?siteId=3 |
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Sat May 27, 2006 8:08 pm |
Heard Oxylight helps, just got one... just let you guys know if it works cos I got one red pimple now. |
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