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jah · Dooney & Bourke

More Urgent Help Needed - Giant Cyst/Pimple on Face

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

I have had similar things around my eyes. Not sure if they are the same thing you've described, but in both cases they were almost like a hard little ball under my skin that just never went away. The way I got rid of them is probably the completely wrong thing to do, but I just squeezed them out. I know, totally gross and unsanitary.

When you say huge, how big is it?

luckylily · Gucci

I'm sorry you are dealing with this! I would ice it to reduce the swell. I'd probably put a little tea tree oil on it before bed to see if it dries up a bit.

If you get a cortisone shot on Monday, it should only take about 12 -24 hours to reduce, so you'll probably be good by Tuesday night.

Good luck!

jah · Dooney & Bourke

scarlett wrote:

I have had similar things around my eyes. Not sure if they are the same thing you've described, but in both cases they were almost like a hard little ball under my skin that just never went away. The way I got rid of them is probably the completely wrong thing to do, but I just squeezed them out. I know, totally gross and unsanitary.

When you say huge, how big is it?

I originally tried that, but there is nowhere for anything to come out (I know, TMI)... It is basically an inflamed red spot the size of a plain M&M... raised up. Large, and raised, but kinda like a plateau, not a center mound (not quite that high, but definitely that diameter). Now I am afraid to touch it to make it any worse and then never be able to get rid of it or worse, create a scar.

jah · Dooney & Bourke

luckylily wrote:

I'm sorry you are dealing with this! I would ice it to reduce the swell. I'd probably put a little tea tree oil on it before bed to see if it dries up a bit.

If you get a cortisone shot on Monday, it should only take about 12 -24 hours to reduce, so you'll probably be good by Tuesday night.

Good luck!

Thanks. Have you done the cortisone shot before...? If so, does it hurt?

scarlett · Marc Jacobs

jah wrote:

scarlett wrote:

I have had similar things around my eyes. Not sure if they are the same thing you've described, but in both cases they were almost like a hard little ball under my skin that just never went away. The way I got rid of them is probably the completely wrong thing to do, but I just squeezed them out. I know, totally gross and unsanitary.

When you say huge, how big is it?

I originally tried that, but there is nowhere for anything to come out (I know, TMI)... It is basically an inflamed red spot the size of a plain M&M... raised up. Large, and raised, but kinda like a plateau, not a center mound (not quite that high, but definitely that diameter). Now I am afraid to touch it to make it any worse and then never be able to get rid of it or worse, create a scar.

wow, that is much bigger than what i had. i would not recommend trying to squeeze it then! ouch, i am so sorry you are dealing with this! it sounds so uncomfortable. it sounds like going to the dermatologist is the best method. like luckylily said, try icing it and putting on some tea tree oil to reduce the swelling. for taking away redness, i've read that soaking a q-tip in visine and then freezing it before holding to your face is really effective.

rosie_the_riveter · Gucci

I feel for you. I get these devils on my chin. Do not pick at it though - they get angry and you could push the bacteria further down (so I've read). Plus it causes more inflammation which you don't need more of. I haven't really found anything to work - but I haven't ever been to the dr. to get a cortisone shot either. I have found that the Mario Badescu buffering lotion somewhat helps th cut down on the inflammation and dry it out a little.

pollyjean23 · Marc Jacobs

Murad Acne Spot Treatment usually moves things along much faster. I have been very satisfied with it. It contains sulfur, so it smells bad. I wear it at night, expect to launder my pillow sooner than I thought, and just deal with the aroma.

luckylily · Gucci

jah wrote:

luckylily wrote:

I'm sorry you are dealing with this! I would ice it to reduce the swell. I'd probably put a little tea tree oil on it before bed to see if it dries up a bit.

If you get a cortisone shot on Monday, it should only take about 12 -24 hours to reduce, so you'll probably be good by Tuesday night.

Good luck!

Thanks. Have you done the cortisone shot before...? If so, does it hurt?

I have had cotisone shots before. It doesn't hurt, just a really quick prick. It is well worth it to reduce those suckers!