Infected ingrown hair on my toe

[Savij]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
um, so why don't you pop it

That's the plan, I was just wondering if there are better home remedies.

 

[SViper]

Use alcohol to sterilize the area and the needle, pop it, and use hydrogen peroxide afterwards to kill off infection. You could substitute the peroxide for some alcohol, but that might be a little painful.

 

[Shawn]

needle ftw

 

[Shame]

I'd hit that with a 9 iron...

 

[50cent1228]

Originally posted by: sixone
You need to soak it in some epsom salts. The heat will help your body fight the infection, and the salts will draw it out.

ya i was gonna say that and...YUCKKK

 

[AdamSnow]

Originally posted by: Shame
I'd hit that with a 9 iron...

:laugh:

 

[Mrvile]

I have no idea what an ingrown hair folicle is but I'm afraid to look

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: AdamSnow

Originally posted by: Shame
I'd hit that with a 9 iron...

:laugh:

Gentlemens! We have found the answer! Tee time is at 8.

 

[Eos]

I'm totally effing serious. YOU DO NOT WANT TO POP THIS AT HOME.

 

[Eos]

The streaking you see radiating from the pustule is cellulitis, which is a dangerous infection if not treated.

Seriously.

Do you have a fever?

Can you move the toes that are near it?

Get to a health care provider tomorrow.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: eos
The streaking you see radiating from the pustule is cellulitis, which is a dangerous infection if not treated.

Seriously.

Do you have a fever?

Can you move the toes that are near it?

Get to a health care provider tomorrow.

But I've already got the golf clubs ordered.

I don't think it's that bad. No fever. I can move the toes around it as well as that toe. There is some soreness around it. I'd like to avoid going to the doctor unless it's necessary. Unless you've got some podiatry qualifications, I'm to hit it with a 9 iron at high noon.

 

[OutHouse]

stab it and you better take pictures of the battle.

 

[Eos]

My g/f the nurse practitioner says you need to be on an antibiotic. And she is reluctant when to give out antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.

 

[OutHouse]

Originally posted by: eos
My g/f the nurse practitioner says you need to be on an antibiotic. And she is reluctant when to give out antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.

is a antibiotics for a ingrown hair necessary? i have had zits nastier than what the OP has.

 

[Eos]

Originally posted by: Citrix

Originally posted by: eos
My g/f the nurse practitioner says you need to be on an antibiotic. And she is reluctant when to give out antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.

is a antibiotics for a ingrown hair necessary? i have had zits nastier than what the OP has.

Because of the streaking you can see in the first pic, antibiotics are necessary. It is not an ingrown hair, but a pustule. The swelling reveals a much worse situation than any ingrown hair of that size can produce.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: eos
My g/f the nurse practitioner says you need to be on an antibiotic. And she is reluctant when to give out antibiotics unless absolutely necessary.

What does she suggest for someone trying to avoid going to the doctor? I'm not scared of the doctor, but I'm planning on taking a lot of time off from work next week and really don't want to miss any time from work and risk falling behind on my project...What does she think about using a 9 iron with neosporin on it?

 

[OutHouse]

good info Eos.

 

[Eos]

You're not going to die from this, but doing anything to it at home is a bad idea. It's already infected, poking or rubbing it will introduce more bacteria. The docs likely will not lance it. You'll get antibiotics and told to keep it elevated and use hot compresses to reduce the swelling, thus reducing the pain.

Go to urgent care after work. Good luck, homey.

 

[Boo Boo]

its fun squeezing a puss blister until it pops and squirts all over. if your a real man taste it

 

[gsethi]

I would just POP it if it was me (done it couple of times before without any problems but YMMV)

yes, it will hurt while you are trying to POP it but make sure you clean it all and later use some alcohol or hydrogen peroxide (just in case) and cover it up for a day or two with a bandaid.

 

[JOJOBEAN]

Originally posted by: gsethi
I would just POP it if it was me (done it couple of times before without any problems but YMMV)

yes, it will hurt while you are trying to POP it but make sure you clean it all and later use some alcohol or hydrogen peroxide (just in case) and cover it up for a day or two with a bandaid.

i agree, besides the dude sayin his gf is a nurse or whatever said your not gonna die.
or use the golf clubs.

 

[sundev]

I think it's The Plague. Tough break.

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: eos
You're not going to die from this, but doing anything to it at home is a bad idea. It's already infected, poking or rubbing it will introduce more bacteria. The docs likely will not lance it. You'll get antibiotics and told to keep it elevated and use hot compresses to reduce the swelling, thus reducing the pain.

Go to urgent care after work. Good luck, homey.

Golf club it is!

 

[j00fek]

heat up a pin and pop it

 

[sourceninja]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo

Originally posted by: sourceninja
I get bruises like that on a monthly basis, you get used to em.

are you a hemophiliac?

No, i'm an amateur mma fighter. I've had some hellish bruises on my arms, legs, chest, and face from time to time. Right now I have a handprint with fingers bruises on my left bicep.