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ChristineR
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Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Does anyone know how to bring them to a head? I've been using a hot compress but no luck.
TIA 
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BabyAvocado
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Sorry, the only thing I've heard of is hot compresses. Hope it goes away soon - those things hurt!
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Message edited 11/5/2006 10:52:16 AM.
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by coopersmom
my mom's remedy was always Epson Salt & Very Warm Water.
Same here. My sister used to get them all of the time.
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| Posted 6/19/06 9:42 AM |
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ChristineR
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by coopersmom
my mom's remedy was always Epson Salt & Very Warm Water.
I have Epson Salt at home, I could try that.
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Sassyz75
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
ugh
i know those are so terribly painful.
keep using the hot compresses.
also- call your doctor-he might give you a topical antibiotic- b/c if it turns to cellulitis- it's ugly.
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| Posted 6/19/06 9:46 AM |
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ChristineR
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by Sassyz75
ugh
i know those are so terribly painful.
keep using the hot compresses.
also- call your doctor-he might give you a topical antibiotic- b/c if it turns to cellulitis- it's ugly.
I usually have to have them drained, I'm trying not to go that route. 
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| Posted 6/19/06 9:56 AM |
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jilmadison
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
I go to my dermatologist and drain them
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| Posted 6/19/06 9:57 AM |
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ChristineR
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by jilmadison
I go to my dermatologist and drain them
Yea, I rather not do that, of course if I have to then I will.... but they usually drain on their own. I'm just trying to help it along.
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| Posted 6/19/06 10:22 AM |
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
i have one of those home remedy lists... it says to put tomato paste and cover with a guaze. The acid in the tomatoes bring it to a head.
Or there is a cream you can get at CVS or something called ichthammol (sp?) it is used to draw it up.. it takes about 4 days to bring it up but it also takes the pain away. The only bad thing is that it is black, stains and smells like motor oil.
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Sassyz75
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
i just read on the internet that once it comes to a head, it's OK to steralize a needle and nick it as long as it is a small boil and it isn't spreading (if it spreads- it is bad- taht happened to be once in my eare).
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| Posted 6/19/06 10:47 AM |
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ChristineR
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by pooh12
i have one of those home remedy lists... it says to put tomato paste and cover with a guaze. The acid in the tomatoes bring it to a head.
Or there is a cream you can get at CVS or something called ichthammol (sp?) it is used to draw it up.. it takes about 4 days to bring it up but it also takes the pain away. The only bad thing is that it is black, stains and smells like motor oil.
Thanks, I will try anything!
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
antibiodic helped big time
i had one once-they are horrible! hope you feel relief soon!
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| Posted 6/19/06 11:47 AM |
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DaniMo
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Sounds weird, but put a blob of honey on it & cover with a bandaid overnight -- it's worked 2 times for me.
Feel better
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| Posted 6/19/06 11:48 AM |
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ChristineR
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by DaniMo
Sounds weird, but put a blob of honey on it & cover with a bandaid overnight -- it's worked 2 times for me.
Feel better
I'll smell quite interesting but I'll try it 
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| Posted 6/19/06 12:19 PM |
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ChristineR
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by Sassyz75
i just read on the internet that once it comes to a head, it's OK to steralize a needle and nick it as long as it is a small boil and it isn't spreading (if it spreads- it is bad- taht happened to be once in my eare).
Yea, I'm waiting until it comes to a head then I'll probably prick it or they sometimes pop by themselves. Thanks 
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princess99
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Re: Might be TMI... boils/cysts?
Posted by ChristineR
Posted by Sassyz75
ugh
i know those are so terribly painful.
keep using the hot compresses.
also- call your doctor-he might give you a topical antibiotic- b/c if it turns to cellulitis- it's ugly.
I usually have to have them drained, I'm trying not to go that route.
Def. go to the dermatalogist. I have had to have 2 drained, and was gladI did. The one I thought was not infected was, and I had to go on antibiotics.
Feel better!
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