Question 1

should you pop an ingrown pimple?

Accepted Answer

No: This increases chance for scarring and spreading infection.

Question 2

infected ingrown and when to see a dr i had an ingrown hair between my pelvic bone and belly button that became swollen and full of puss.  it looked like a pimple.  i mistakenly squeezed it and tried popping it.  instead i have a knot next to it and i bel

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds as though your ingrown hair became infected and turned into a boil.

Boils usually start out as tender, red areas which become hard and then eventually develop a "head" of white pus. Once this drains, the area usually heals on its own. Most of these are caused by staphylococcus aureas, a common bacteria found on the skin. Occasionally, however, the can be caused by mrsa, the antibiotic resistent kind of staph bacteria.

Next time you develop one of these infections, start out by applying warm compresses to the area to help draw the infection out. Then, you should see your doctor so that they can drain it, test for what bacteria is causing it and be able to treat you appropriately - sometimes with antibiotics, sometimes just with drainage. If you ever develop fever, chills, or feel ill with this infection, call your doctor immediately.  Also, spreading redness and swelling around the area means the infection is worsening and you may need antibiotics.

You can try and prevent these infections by practicing good hygiene and using anti-bacterial soaps. Your doctor may have other suggestions for prevention.

Question 3

i have a pimple but when it pops out its something white then goes away is this herpes or a ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

Pimple: A Whitehead, or closed comedone, has a white sebaceous plug inside.  A warm shower will sometimes help it exit the skin.

Question 4

i have a small pimple like lesion on the base of my penis. no pain, discharge, can't pop it, and it's not itchy or shedding. maybe an ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

See your Dr: It could be an inclusion cyst, but there are several possibilities. I suggest you see your physician and remember to practice safe sex.

Question 5

there's a pain free bump on my scrotum. it looks like a large pimple or an ingrown hair. do you think this is a cyst? should i try to pop or drain it?

Accepted Answer

Do not touch: Do not touch this lesipn. Use good hygiene and heat if does not improve in a few days go see your doctor.

Question 6

daughter used the pointy end of a blackhead loop to pop a pimple two hours after a friend had used the same tool to poke out an ingrown hair. it is a solid metal pointy tip. what are the chances of hiv surviving and transmitting in this manner?

Accepted Answer

Little or no risk: Such personal instruments should not be shared unless sterilized between uses by different people. However, the chance of HIV in this situation is extremely low, zero for all practical purposes. The risk of hepatitis B or C is higher, but probably still very low.

Question 7

how can  i stop popping my pimples?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: See a dermatologist and get a good treatment to stop your pimples from appearing in the first place, then you will not need to pop them.

Question 8

how can i avoid from popping a pimple?

Accepted Answer

Dont pick at it: Cleanse the area
warm soaks
exfoliate with an otc wash
benzoyl peroxide ointments may help as well you can fond 10% over the counter as well

Question 9

i can't stop popping pimples! how do i break this habit?

Accepted Answer

Remember SCARFACE: Sq ueezing the pimples can cause severe acne breakouts and can leave long lasting scars&craters
it is the worst thing you can do to your skin.

Question 10

hello,  i've been popping a pimple type thing on  my back for years now. large amounts of the white stuff.  starting to itch and bleed a little now.

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Don't know if this is a cyst that may have become enlarged or infected. At this point, medical assessment would be your best option to determine what the lesion is and what treatment options are. Take care.

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Infected ingrown and when to see a dr i had an ingrown hair between my pelvic bone and belly button that became swollen and full of puss. it looked like a pimple. i mistakenly squeezed it and tried popping it. instead i have a knot next to it and i bel

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I have a pimple but when it pops out its something white then goes away is this herpes or a ingrown hair?

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I have a small pimple like lesion on the base of my penis. no pain, discharge, can't pop it, and it's not itchy or shedding. maybe an ingrown hair?

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There's a pain free bump on my scrotum. it looks like a large pimple or an ingrown hair. do you think this is a cyst? should i try to pop or drain it?

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Daughter used the pointy end of a blackhead loop to pop a pimple two hours after a friend had used the same tool to poke out an ingrown hair. it is a solid metal pointy tip. what are the chances of hiv surviving and transmitting in this manner?

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How can i stop popping my pimples?

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How can i avoid from popping a pimple?

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I can't stop popping pimples! how do i break this habit?

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Hello, i've been popping a pimple type thing on my back for years now. large amounts of the white stuff. starting to itch and bleed a little now.

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