What the hell is this ???

[Cravey]

This is so sore. Any ideas ??

Ingrown hair. Pop it

Get it moved to "sporners corner". They'll be all over you there, like ummm, a rash.

Actually, joking aside, that looks nasty - I don't like the ring around it, it looks infected. I would go and see a pharmacist if you can.

Ooh, looks a good'un that does. I'd have popped that without pausing for a photo

Needs popping for sure!

@Brigittebidet

Actually, joking aside, that looks nasty - I don't like the ring around it, it looks infected. I would go and see a pharmacist if you can.

It's really sore, I'm a tad concerned as I'm immune suppressed. Dh is begging me to pop it.

Come on, you know the rules! Pop it and then post a photo…

Come on over to Sporner Corner.

It does look infected, in all seriousness - you may need antibiotics so I'd get a second opinion from the pharmacy before messing with it.

@Cravey - how is it today?

Hot flannel, hot as you can stand. Keep doing it.

And film it

Sterilised needle. It’s the only thing that will relieve it. You may as well film it. (Just saying )

Not sure what it is but that red ring around it shows the infection could be spreading. Draw a line around the red area with a biro so you can see if it continues to spread. Given your immune issues, I'd probably call 111 for advice as you may need antibiotics.

You might need antibiotics, cellulitus is the concern.

Get it popped and whack some TCP on it, it'll be grand. If it's not then see GP.

I’d pop it in case there’s a splinter or sting or something in there that’ll come out with the pus. If whatever it is is still in there it’ll only get worse.
But I suppose the official line should be to get it checked as it is a bit red around and you say you’re immunosuppressed. Like others have said, draw a line around the redness to see if it’s spreading.

If you rule out anything more serious and are just dressing it I recommend those silver plaster things.

I had a an actually quite deep hole in my leg but tried one as a last resort before GP and it worked to heal it up.

@careerchangeperhaps

Not sure what it is but that red ring around it shows the infection could be spreading. Draw a line around the red area with a biro so you can see if it continues to spread. Given your immune issues, I'd probably call 111 for advice as you may need antibiotics.

Yep was infection. After a trip to a and e it's been drained and I've got antibiotics. It's still sore as hell. I'm immune suppressed so it took hold fast. Feeling better in myself. I asked if I could film it was told a very firm no 😅

@Cravey Hope you'll feel better soon.