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Quick! To lance or not to lance, that is the question ...

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NotQuiteCockney · 08/06/2007 21:37

I have a horrific spot in a fairly delicate place. It has been driving me fucking bonkers today, it was right on a knicker edge, and ow ow ow ow ow.

The spot isn't a white head, it's red, and weird and very very sore. Is lancing it worth doing? I've put isopropol alcohol on it, to try to dry it out ...

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Budababe · 09/06/2007 08:02

LOL at this thread! But not at your problem NQC!

Use an exfoliating scrub in the shower regularly and then a cream with tea tree oil in. Will hopefully keep them at bay in future.

sugarfree · 09/06/2007 08:04

Glad to hear it's a wee bit better this morning.

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 08:04

I tend to use a soap and brush approach in the shower - I do exfoliate there!

Arse spots are an inevitable part of cycling, imo and ime.

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 08:05

I am a bit at everyone here ganging up on me and trying to bully me into putting a picture of my fanjo up!

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ChippyMinton · 09/06/2007 08:17

at the late night postings!
Sounds like a boil - got any tea tree oil to stick on it? That should help dry it out.

elasticbandstand · 09/06/2007 08:22

biker's bottom

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 08:23

I haven't tried tea tree oil, don't think I have any, will have a rummage.

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elasticbandstand · 09/06/2007 08:25

ouch.how about sudocream?

YeahBut · 09/06/2007 08:26

I feel your pain NQC....
FGS, don't stab it with anything - if it's that bad then let your GP see to it on Monday. I'd keep going with the hot flannels to draw out any pus and the alcohol / tea tree to keep it sterile. Take some paracetamol for the pain. And definitely don't post a picture of your fanjo on your profile!

FrannyandZooey · 09/06/2007 08:41

aw

ruddy spoilsports

how does dh know that it is 4 spots, 2 of which burst in the night? I would be feeling very if it was me and frisking him for drawing ointment and scissors

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 09:10

DH has looked at it - he can see it better than I can.

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 09:11

And I'm afraid your 'jab it with a pair of scissors' argument isn't winning me around ...

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pointydog · 09/06/2007 09:21

oooo, I had a very weird hard spot thing recently. I'm goingto look up bartholin's cyst

LazyLine · 09/06/2007 09:29

NQC, I had 2 of these. The first one I tried and tried to get it to pop. No doing. After about a week (it was still there!) it gave, though it would never come up in a head. It was quite a relief, to me and to the pain. It was sore for ages after though.

After that experience, I left the other one alone and it went away.

pointydog · 09/06/2007 09:54

no, not b cyst.

Cascara · 09/06/2007 11:00

Germolene helps bring them to a head and helps with the pain as well.

Bubble99 · 09/06/2007 11:10

Pleased to hear it's a bit better this morning.

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 13:39

I haven't bought any products today, but the spot is quite a bit better. The heat isn't helping. And biking this morning definately didn't help.

Thing is, I have some errands to run, and can't work out how to do them without the bike, tbh ...

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 13:39

Oh, and Frances, there are 8 bazillion skirts that would suit you at the local market this morning. I saw one that was perfect, lots of circles in different colours. It was an 8 though.

All the skirts were about £10 each.

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FrannyandZooey · 09/06/2007 13:49

sorry it is still a bit crap

I only said I jabbed mine with some scissors, I didn't recommend anyone else doing it (we were on holiday and it was the only sharp thing I could find - I didn't just think "ooh, great, scissors, let's stab myself")

The skirts sound marvellous....there is no way I would fit in a size 8 at the moment. Unless it was a really odd low waisted size 8 a la TopShop

I will check the market out in July as we are staying at L L St again

frumpygrumpy · 09/06/2007 13:59

My DP is in a foul mood, he stomped out into the garden and dragged our children with him. I popped in to mingle with my real friends and I'm so glad I did. Love this thread

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 14:01

There are literally billions of flarey skirts, floral and non. Some topshop, some random brands. All cheap.

The market varies a lot, but it's always cheap.

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 14:04

DH went out with both DSes this morning, and ended up 'losing' one. Apparently he will be returned when they are bored with him.

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FrannyandZooey · 09/06/2007 14:05

at flarey skirt glut

when I finally got to visit the market by myself, with cash, last time, it was crap

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NotQuiteCockney · 09/06/2007 14:20

Do you want me to try to grab one for you? They had lots of 10s and 12s. You want not-floral, flarey, knee length?

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