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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I can't quite believe it but I have a giant, hot, angry, red, throbbing spot on my chin. I am nearly 49! What's this about?

Anyhoo, I tried dabbing it with Witch Hazel last night but it is bigger and redder today. What should it do to get rid of Zitzilla?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wear a balaclava.

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By *ucky1Man
over a year ago

a straightjacket

flesh coloured plaster?

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I've got one coming up on my cheek. I have insanely dry skin so I rarely get spots but this seems to be shaping up to be huge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stress will bring out spots on my face as well as eczema on my body.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

Me too, I always do after a little over indulgence at Christmas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Wear a balaclava.

You know I will get people accusing me of wearing a Niqab and going on that I shouldn't be allowed to cover my face.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Toothpaste dabbed on is supposed to work. I have crap skin.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"flesh coloured plaster?

Will that make it go away faster?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Lol

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Me too, I always do after a little over indulgence at Christmas "

I haven't had one since I finished the menopause - it is a shock. I suppose the cream tea in Devon might have something to do with it.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Stress will bring out spots on my face as well as eczema on my body.

It is that paying the tax bill time of year.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Nooooo! It hasn't got a little white head yet.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Toothpaste dabbed on is supposed to work. I have crap skin.

Yes! Thanks. I had forgotten that one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Apparently urine is the natural healer for spots ! Put a post up for someone to come round and help you out ... I'm sure you will get many eager volunteers

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Tea tree oil can help dry it up.

And a friend of mine swears by getting a mug of boiling water, dipping a cotton bud in and holding it against the zit. She says it brings it to a head so you can squeeze it. I've never tried it though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chop it off

I've got one coming on my nose, I always get spots as I spend my life getting covered in dust and dirt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Nooooo! It hasn't got a little white head yet."

oh thats just frustrating.. i normally use a hot flannel to try and draw it out.. then i zap it

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

I don't want a scar.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Tea tree oil can help dry it up.

I will try the Tea Tree after the toothpaste, which is now looking odd on my face.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

i popped a boil once and thought that was gonna scar but luckily it didnt

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Chop it off

I've got one coming on my nose, I always get spots as I spend my life getting covered in dust and dirt"

Are you about to chop off your nose?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

i popped a boil once and thought that was gonna scar but luckily it didnt "

did you video it and put it on youtube??

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

i popped a boil once and thought that was gonna scar but luckily it didnt

did you video it and put it on youtube??

Maybe that should be my diy avatar?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

i popped a boil once and thought that was gonna scar but luckily it didnt

did you video it and put it on youtube??

Maybe that should be my diy avatar?"

Zit in a vice.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

A mate of mine once had a zit that big I sent them both a Christmas card that year. My mum and his mum both went mental about it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Chop it off

I've got one coming on my nose, I always get spots as I spend my life getting covered in dust and dirt

Are you about to chop off your nose?

Tempted to as it is bunged up, not sure which is worse. Runny nose or blocked nose.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

i popped a boil once and thought that was gonna scar but luckily it didnt

did you video it and put it on youtube??

how did i know that comment was typed by you lmao..

no, the boil was wear my bra strp was.. too much tit on show. but it felt soooo good when it errupted

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tempted to as it is bunged up, not sure which is worse. Runny nose or blocked nose."

o0o0o good question.. i think blocked.

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Chop it off

I've got one coming on my nose, I always get spots as I spend my life getting covered in dust and dirt

Are you about to chop off your nose?

Tempted to as it is bunged up, not sure which is worse. Runny nose or blocked nose."

I imagine it would be tricky to blow your nose if you chopped it off so it would just run.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I also have a topper on my chin. Popped it during the week and the release of pressure and the popping noise felt amazing.

It's still there so I might give it another squeeze.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"pop it!! go on be a rebel..

i have no will power when it comes to spots

Last time I did that it left a scar!

i popped a boil once and thought that was gonna scar but luckily it didnt

Use a ice cube in wrapped in kitchen roll, leave on for 15mins, it takes the swelling out of it. Re apply later on

did you video it and put it on youtube??

Maybe that should be my diy avatar?"

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I also have a topper on my chin. Popped it during the week and the release of pressure and the popping noise felt amazing.

It's still there so I might give it another squeeze. "

Popping noise?

How big was it?

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Two things... clay face mask really shrinks it or toothpaste .

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Two things... clay face mask really shrinks it or toothpaste . "

The toothpaste seems to be working. Unfortunately, it's blue and the dog thinks my chin is very tasty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" Popping noise?

How big was it?"

It was huge and fiery looking.

Sudocrem and toothpaste seem to be helping.

I smell minty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rocksalt in water as hot as you can stand it...

Dip in a makeup removal pad...

Hold on spot...

Repeat a few times....

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I rarely get spots on my face...

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Rocksalt in water as hot as you can stand it...

Dip in a makeup removal pad...

Hold on spot...

Repeat a few times....

When you say make up removal pad do you mean a plain cotton pad or one with stuff on it?

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I rarely get spots on my face... "

What do you do about the ones on your bum then?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Salt water with bring tge white head out then just squeeze it

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By *1ckeyMan
over a year ago

Camberley

"Two things... clay face mask really shrinks it or toothpaste .

The toothpaste seems to be working. Unfortunately, it's blue and the dog thinks my chin is very tasty.

Dogs - they will lick absolutely anything off your face!

Tea also works, but the best cure for spots I've found is a holiday in a hot country!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Salt water with bring tge white head out then just squeeze it"

Thats good to know. Might stop me from nearly greeting trying to bust one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I always get those fuckers!!

..i always put vicks on. I don't know why..but, i just do lol

Also, some say to put your saliva on it to reduce the redness.

Can you please start a thread about ingrown hair as well please? Them buggers are causing me nightmares!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I always get those fuckers!!

..i always put vicks on. I don't know why..but, i just do lol

Also, some say to put your saliva on it to reduce the redness.

Can you please start a thread about ingrown hair as well please? Them buggers are causing me nightmares!

Use a double edged razor.

Either a Edwin Jagger DE89 or a Merkur 34C.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I always get those fuckers!!

..i always put vicks on. I don't know why..but, i just do lol

Also, some say to put your saliva on it to reduce the redness.

Can you please start a thread about ingrown hair as well please? Them buggers are causing me nightmares!

The only way I know to deal with ingrown hairs is to pluck them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Spots anywhere on the face is bad,but the worst is when you get one brewing up inside your nostril.

Had a belter just before Christmas and spent a fair amount of time in front of the mirror squeezing like crazy and hacking at it with tweezers.

Made my eyes water that one so it did!but the relief when I eventually got the fucker was great!

As soon as I see/feel one coming up anywhere on my person I declare war on them lol.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"I always get those fuckers!!

..i always put vicks on. I don't know why..but, i just do lol

Also, some say to put your saliva on it to reduce the redness.

Can you please start a thread about ingrown hair as well please? Them buggers are causing me nightmares!

magic powder that what it was designed for in the first place....for men who can't shave due to ingrown hairs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fuller's Earth. Either use the cream (Boots should have it) or get the powder, make a thick clay and put it on the affected area. It'll draw out the stuff.

Great for your skin, too.

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

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"I can't quite believe it but I have a giant, hot, angry, red, throbbing spot on my chin. I am nearly 49! What's this about?

Anyhoo, I tried dabbing it with Witch Hazel last night but it is bigger and redder today. What should it do to get rid of Zitzilla?"

Reminds me of a joke...

This guy is invited to a fancy dress party but can't find a costume that fits him. After a few days of total frustration he has an idea.

He paints himself allover in red and eats a spoon full of mayonnaise.

He arrives at the party and of course everyone wonders and asks...'What have you come as?'

So he faces his friends, presses his 'face' cheeks with both hands and says triumphally....

A zit!!

I apologise profusely in advance for this horrible joke hahaha! It used to make me laugh when I was a teenager

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Which reminds me of the visual joke where a man stands in the Donations queue at the sperm bank. He suddenly realises that he stands right behind a woman, so he taps on her shoulder and whispers, "Ma'am, I think you're standing in the wrong queue". She turns around, shows her inflated cheeks, and shakes her head.

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

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I leave my zits alone and I get them a lot still, they just have to go through the cycle - that's what works for me, although it does mean wearing my helmet whilst shopping!

Ingrowing hair. Do not pluck or break the skin. Massage it gently with your finger till you feel the hair come out, then pluck it. Promise the massaging part works!

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By *renchbambi xWoman
over a year ago

Need to know basis

"Which reminds me of the visual joke where a man stands in the Donations queue at the sperm bank. He suddenly realises that he stands right behind a woman, so he taps on her shoulder and whispers, "Ma'am, I think you're standing in the wrong queue". She turns around, shows her inflated cheeks, and shakes her head."

LMAOooooooo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Rocksalt in water as hot as you can stand it...

Dip in a makeup removal pad...

Hold on spot...

Repeat a few times....

When you say make up removal pad do you mean a plain cotton pad or one with stuff on it?

Either...

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Rocksalt in water as hot as you can stand it...

Dip in a makeup removal pad...

Hold on spot...

Repeat a few times....

When you say make up removal pad do you mean a plain cotton pad or one with stuff on it?

Either...

Today has been toothpaste day. If it still needs attention tomorrow it will be salt and hot water.

I also need to lose two stones before I go to Belfast on Friday - I hope the spot going will take at least a stone away.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I also need to lose two stones before I go to Belfast on Friday - I hope the spot going will take at least a stone away.

I guess the cheese grater is your only option, before Friday.

If you manage in another manner, tell us. You'll be vastly popular.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

I like it when I get a zit, it's a sign of my eternal youth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can't quite believe it but I have a giant, hot, angry, red, throbbing spot on my chin. I am nearly 49! What's this about?

Anyhoo, I tried dabbing it with Witch Hazel last night but it is bigger and redder today. What should it do to get rid of Zitzilla?

Reminds me of a joke...

This guy is invited to a fancy dress party but can't find a costume that fits him. After a few days of total frustration he has an idea.

He paints himself allover in red and eats a spoon full of mayonnaise.

He arrives at the party and of course everyone wonders and asks...'What have you come as?'

So he faces his friends, presses his 'face' cheeks with both hands and says triumphally....

A zit!!

I apologise profusely in advance for this horrible joke hahaha! It used to make me laugh when I was a teenager

pmsl! that sounds like something i would do haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I leave my zits alone and I get them a lot still, they just have to go through the cycle - that's what works for me, although it does mean wearing my helmet whilst shopping!

Ingrowing hair. Do not pluck or break the skin. Massage it gently with your finger till you feel the hair come out, then pluck it. Promise the massaging part works!"

Oh crap - that makes sense now.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I also need to lose two stones before I go to Belfast on Friday - I hope the spot going will take at least a stone away.

I guess the cheese grater is your only option, before Friday.

If you manage in another manner, tell us. You'll be vastly popular.

I'm trying not to be so vast. I will need the chub to keep me warm as I am beginning to understand that watching rugby is an outdoor thing.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I like it when I get a zit, it's a sign of my eternal youth

When was the last time you had one?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ooo - it is! I once went to Murrayfield; saw the All Blacks totally destroy Scotland. Wonderful atmosphere nevertheless.

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By *ScotsmanMan
over a year ago

ayrshire

I've got a huge one on my neck ready to pop...................oops its no Thats justmy head

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Toothpaste dabbed on is supposed to work. I have crap skin.

Arm and Hammer is good. There's some kind of astringent in it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fuller's Earth. Either use the cream (Boots should have it) or get the powder, make a thick clay and put it on the affected area. It'll draw out the stuff.

Great for your skin, too."

I have a garden full of clay,

which gets wetter every day

I may start selling it as zit clay

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i had none till i read this thread! contegious i tell ya

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By *rednkatieCouple
over a year ago

orlando

warm rag

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By *anny PepperoniMan
over a year ago

Matlock

Used to be able to get some stuff from the chemists called Morrison's paste. It was specifically for drawing boils splinters nasty insect bites etc

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By *armersWoman
over a year ago

castle bromwich

If it doesn't have a head but you need to relieve the pressure put a pin in it to create a way out they might help x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Disinfect that pin first!

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Zit update: It has reduced by at least half with the toothpaste treatment. Still no head. I will not be using a pin

that sounds a bit Evie! to me.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Disinfect that pin first!"

You have your name back.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Disinfect that pin first!

You have your name back."

I do. Hiya!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dissolve an aspirin in boiling water and apply with a little cotton wool. Aspirin, for the most part, is salicylic acid, a key ingredient in acne treatments.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Dissolve an aspirin in boiling water and apply with a little cotton wool. Aspirin, for the most part, is salicylic acid, a key ingredient in acne treatments."

I should have remembered you saying that before.

The toothpaste has done really well. Oral B Pro-Expert might have to be my first recourse remedy from now on.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blackjack.......i think you still be able to get it ? in some little old chemist...

My mom used it all the time. its a drawing ointment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is going to sound very strange, get a cow to lick you their tongue is supposed to have a natural anaesthetic to help heal.

Not having done this myself even though i am a farmers daughter and having been told this i am still not sure if it is an old wives tale

I would use toothpaste as someone else has said.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dissolve an aspirin in boiling water and apply with a little cotton wool. Aspirin, for the most part, is salicylic acid, a key ingredient in acne treatments.

I should have remembered you saying that before.

The toothpaste has done really well. Oral B Pro-Expert might have to be my first recourse remedy from now on.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"This is going to sound very strange, get a cow to lick you their tongue is supposed to have a natural anaesthetic to help heal.

Not having done this myself even though i am a farmers daughter and having been told this i am still not sure if it is an old wives tale

I would use toothpaste as someone else has said."

Ruby, you have met me. Do I look like I go around letting cows lick my face?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dissolve an aspirin in boiling water and apply with a little cotton wool. Aspirin, for the most part, is salicylic acid, a key ingredient in acne treatments.

I should have remembered you saying that before.

The toothpaste has done really well. Oral B Pro-Expert might have to be my first recourse remedy from now on.

Aspirin is brilliant in general, as is willow bark (yes, from the tree), which is where aspirin is found...

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Dissolve an aspirin in boiling water and apply with a little cotton wool. Aspirin, for the most part, is salicylic acid, a key ingredient in acne treatments.

I should have remembered you saying that before.

The toothpaste has done really well. Oral B Pro-Expert might have to be my first recourse remedy from now on.

Aspirin is brilliant in general, as is willow bark (yes, from the tree), which is where aspirin is found..."

I prefer it in the little compact white tablet form. It's damned inconvenient carrying trees around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dissolve an aspirin in boiling water and apply with a little cotton wool. Aspirin, for the most part, is salicylic acid, a key ingredient in acne treatments.

I should have remembered you saying that before.

The toothpaste has done really well. Oral B Pro-Expert might have to be my first recourse remedy from now on.

Aspirin is brilliant in general, as is willow bark (yes, from the tree), which is where aspirin is found...

I prefer it in the little compact white tablet form. It's damned inconvenient carrying trees around.

You could always just carry a few strips of bark with you!

The other good advice earlier in the thread was to use pee (you own). Part of our jungle warfare training advised using pee opposed your drinking water should you have a wound.

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Dissolve an aspirin in boiling water and apply with a little cotton wool. Aspirin, for the most part, is salicylic acid, a key ingredient in acne treatments.

I should have remembered you saying that before.

The toothpaste has done really well. Oral B Pro-Expert might have to be my first recourse remedy from now on.

Aspirin is brilliant in general, as is willow bark (yes, from the tree), which is where aspirin is found...

I prefer it in the little compact white tablet form. It's damned inconvenient carrying trees around.

You could always just carry a few strips of bark with you!

The other good advice earlier in the thread was to use pee (you own). Part of our jungle warfare training advised using pee opposed your drinking water should you have a wound."

Lord alone knows what the dog will do to me if I use my own pee!

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By *1ckeyMan
over a year ago

Camberley

"This is going to sound very strange, get a cow to lick you their tongue is supposed to have a natural anaesthetic to help heal.

Not having done this myself even though i am a farmers daughter and having been told this i am still not sure if it is an old wives tale

I would use toothpaste as someone else has said."

Actually, dogs also have an antisceptic in their saliva, so you could still be onto a winner with the dog licking your face.

Teas in general contain astringents, so will help draw out the spot, and I was going to suggest willow tea, but someone got there first. Cider vinegar too apparently, but the stuff stinks.

Hope it clears soon lickety...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Blackjack.......i think you still be able to get it ? in some little old chemist.."

Fruit salads are better...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is going to sound very strange, get a cow to lick you their tongue is supposed to have a natural anaesthetic to help heal.

Not having done this myself even though i am a farmers daughter and having been told this i am still not sure if it is an old wives tale

I would use toothpaste as someone else has said.

Ruby, you have met me. Do I look like I go around letting cows lick my face? "

Some on here

im sure they wont mind if you ask nicely

No likey...no licky

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By *otheredWoman
over a year ago

country ville

magnesium sulphate paste (sticky white gloop)in small jar from chemist usually under a pound..apply to spot/boil etc and will draw out the crap and reduce redness....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is going to sound very strange, get a cow to lick you their tongue is supposed to have a natural anaesthetic to help heal.

Not having done this myself even though i am a farmers daughter and having been told this i am still not sure if it is an old wives tale

I would use toothpaste as someone else has said.

Ruby, you have met me. Do I look like I go around letting cows lick my face? "

Of course not darling just though i would share with you, i wouldn't let any cow near my face either

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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Zit update: it has gone with no head appearing. Toothpaste works.

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