Wednesday, October 20, 2010

I just popped a pimple...i know i know. but now its red and inflammed and about the size of the mouse pointer?

what should i do to reduce redness and inflammation?
thanksI just popped a pimple...i know i know. but now its red and inflammed and about the size of the mouse pointer?
Don't worry about the size or the redness. Just make sure it doesn't get infected. I had blood poisoning and lockjaw (tetanus) when I was young because I picked a pimple and it got very infected. I was in bed for a month, and I was supposed to stay out of school for another month, but I told my doctor I wanted to go, so he let me, but he wasn't happy about it. I was totally drained, had no energy, couldn't even dress out for gym.
Make sure you allow it to drain. Use a liquid antibacterial on it, like peroxide or alcohol. Don't use an ointment that will clog it and not allow it to drain. IT NEEDS TO DRAIN! Don't use ice. Don't use anything coldl It needs to drain!
Please take care of it. It was not fun, I assure you.

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Put toothpaste on it overnight
Keep it clean, then put toothpaste or something w/ benzoyl peroxide on it overnight to dry it out.
Try to avoid touching it anymore to keep from spreading the rest all over. If you feel it leaking again, hold a tissue or something absorbant on it.
try puttin an ice cube on it or like a cold spoon. the cold makes the swelling go down.

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