Question 1

had a pimple like spot on right side of my throat, didn't hurt but irritating.. can feel it with the back of my tongue.. still swollen.it popped. and the "head" i spit out and it was thick like a pimple head. the spot is still swollen and is open, is star

Accepted Answer

Viral pharyngitis: You need symptomatic treatment such as salt water gargle , cepacol sore throat lozenges and some otc pain medication. It takes 7-10 days to go away. See your doctor if it does get worse instead of getting better.

Question 2

i have an extremely sore throat on one side. right tonsil is very swollen with potruding dark red pimple like spot. this came out of nowhere.

Accepted Answer

Throat infection: The symptoms that you have described sound like your tonsil could be infected.  Although an infection could be caused by a virus, it may be due to a bacterial infection.  You should see a doctor and have your throat tested for  Strep.  A doctor can also determine if there is an abscess in your tonsil.  Antibiotics and possible drainage of an abscess would be warranted in that case.

Question 3

large acne spot underneath eye that looks swollen. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See eye doc: You need to see your eye doc.  Please place heat pack over the eye lid and wash your lashes with baby shampoo.  You may need treatment pls do not try to pop it.  It may cause a bad infection around your eye.

Question 4

i had a spot on my hip last night and i thought it was a flea bite but now i've woken up this morning and it has got a yellow head on it like a pimple?

Accepted Answer

See below: The description suggests a small area of bacterial infection of the skin. It's possible it started from an insect bite that became infected. Generally, warm compress and application of triple antibiotic cream may speed resolution. Should the presumed infection worsen have the area examined by a physician.

Question 5

i have what looks like a large pimple on my mon pubis. it is very red, swollen, with a white head, streaked purple or dark red?

Accepted Answer

Unclear on the ?: dermatologic conditions hard to discuss w/out seeing them.  not sure of what information you would want nor "large" etc. 
1) the area is not unique except there is more abrasion and moisture than other spots so a bit more susceptible to skin infections.
2) can't think of any std it could be EXCEPT normal skin germs which are often transmitted with skin contact.
3) may need professional drained.

Question 6

have a small bump on butt cheek looks like a pimple with white head, noticed it yesterday. swollen around it currently, hurts to sit. freakin out help?

Accepted Answer

STAPH: You have a common but very dangerous staph infection known as MRSA. You need to be seen and treated by your physician urgently.

Question 7

i hve two bumps on my nose with no heads. i had a big pimple at that spot and it remained the same with no head and pain. plz give me som hme remedies?

Accepted Answer

Warm compresses: A bumpy rash that precedes acne (pimples) can sometimes get better with warm compresses applied for 5 minutes every 6 hours. Other options include topical antibiotic along with benzoyl peroxide (EG, Benzaclin or Benzamycin).

Question 8

eye swollen after rubbing them with  pimple cream ?

Accepted Answer

Rinse and avoid: Examine the contents of the "pimple cream" in the packing. There are many common potentially irritating substances that can even be secretly in cosmetics especially if the bean counters secretly alter theformulations.

Question 9

diagnosed with hsv2 from igm test after i thought i had a cluster of pimples on my pubic area. months later have 1 pimple but purple swollen and painful on the other side of pubic area. is this herpes too? pimple is not out but inside-no head?

Accepted Answer

: Herpetic lesion is usually presented as a cluster of blisters , less likely as a swollen, painful pimple. You might just have a simple skin infection.

Question 10

43f. woke up with pimple like spot on  right breast. has a white head that i popped. hurts just a bit.  just one pimple.  breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: this presentation would be very unusual for breast cancer. dimpling, lump, asymmetry are common to initiate a work up. if this goes away i would loose any sleep. hope this helps

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Had a pimple like spot on right side of my throat, didn't hurt but irritating.. can feel it with the back of my tongue.. still swollen.it popped. and the "head" i spit out and it was thick like a pimple head. the spot is still swollen and is open, is star

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I have an extremely sore throat on one side. right tonsil is very swollen with potruding dark red pimple like spot. this came out of nowhere.

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Large acne spot underneath eye that looks swollen. what should i do?

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I had a spot on my hip last night and i thought it was a flea bite but now i've woken up this morning and it has got a yellow head on it like a pimple?

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I have what looks like a large pimple on my mon pubis. it is very red, swollen, with a white head, streaked purple or dark red?

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Have a small bump on butt cheek looks like a pimple with white head, noticed it yesterday. swollen around it currently, hurts to sit. freakin out help?

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I hve two bumps on my nose with no heads. i had a big pimple at that spot and it remained the same with no head and pain. plz give me som hme remedies?

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Eye swollen after rubbing them with pimple cream ?

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Diagnosed with hsv2 from igm test after i thought i had a cluster of pimples on my pubic area. months later have 1 pimple but purple swollen and painful on the other side of pubic area. is this herpes too? pimple is not out but inside-no head?

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43f. woke up with pimple like spot on right breast. has a white head that i popped. hurts just a bit. just one pimple. breast cancer?

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