Abscess (pic), should I pop it?

[WanderingTrolley1]

Very painful abscess on inner thigh developed Sunday evening, saw Dr Monday morning, she prescribed antibiotics which I don’t think is making any difference - red area has grown over last 3 days.

This spot came up today and it getting larger. Do I pop it?

That looks like it's going to go at any moment. I would put a warm flannel on it to help it disperse.

Try not to pop it. (Easier said than done I know, most of the time I can't help myself when they're like this)

I would also use a pen to draw round the redness

Personally I'd pop it and make sure I got the ingrown hair out - it will probably ly soon heal afterwards.

Hot compress will bring it out!

Looks totally bursty but not an abscess, more an ingrown hair that's got infected.

Oh Id be right in about that trying my best to pop! Where is this sporner corner people speak of?

I’m so tempted to pop it but worried about what shall befall me…

Pop it! Pop it!

It looks like it's going to blow very soon!

I'd pop it if it were mine but not saying you should!!

If you do, keep it very clean and sterilise everything.

Sounds like it could be cellulitis so keep a veryclose eye on the tracking op.

Definitely pop it, it will help things along. Hot flannel or do it after a hot bath/shower. Clean hands and keep it clean.

That red area is enormous, go back to the GP. If it's really sore pop it (hot compress and magnesium sulphate first of course).

@FuckingFucksicles

Oh Id be right in about that trying my best to pop! Where is this sporner corner people speak of?

Here you go. You’re welcome

I would have pierced it with a sterilised needle, let it drain (without squeezing or pressing on it) and drenched it repeatedly with Natrasan spray.

It will probably heal faster with the pus out, it's got to go somewhere after all? You might find the pain lessens after the pressure is released

Hot flannel pressed down quite hard, heat as hot as you can take it.

Pop itttt! And take photos, lots of photos.

Has there ever been a live sporn thread?

Doooo it

Get in a warm bath, it looks ready to blow!

Are you feeling OK otherwise? Not tired or losing weight?

@FrangipaniBlue

If you don't video yourself popping that amazing specimen then I'm leaving MN, I mean otherwise why am I even here?

I concur in the highest possible way

I had something like that on the back of my thigh. I had a hot bath and as I was drying off I put two fingers on each side of it to try and pull it round for a better look and with the pressure it ejected an arc of pus 6ft across the room

I had one the same, hot bath burst it in the end just when I thought I couldn’t stand it any more; it was such a relief. They’re horrible; you have my sympathy. I wouldn’t burst it personally but I can understand you wanting to. Hope you get it resolved soon.

I have a skin condition that causes numerous abscesses. One of the methods we use to help them drain them self is to use vicks rub on it. Then cover with dressing or a large plaster. The vicks also helps with the pain.

Also draw around the red circle with a sharpie and time. If it goes beyond that circle, draw another circle with the time and seek further medical advice.

How the heck could anyone not pop that?! I literally could not, not pop it

I’m surprised no-one has said to draw around the outside of the hot red area to check if it is still growing.

I would have stick a needle in it, after a hot compress, then cover with magnesium sulphate paste and a dressing to draw it out

I get these all the time. I always pop with hot sterile needle. Then squeeze. The pain makes me feel sick but the relief.!! Then finish antibiotics