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Zits?

lovestodance — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:13:13 GMT

Was at my Dr yesterday. He said I have a Zits on the tip of my nose. Just said I should use very warm water compresses on it... Have had it for almost a week now.. Never had one before...

Does anyone no of anything else I can use besides just compresses?

Would appreciated some help with this?

Thanks,lovestodance

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pattypeep — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 22:57:34 GMT

Wow, I haven't heard that term since high school. We called pimples "zits". Anyway, please follow your derm's instructions. Hope it goes away quickly for you.

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Teacups — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:50:16 GMT

One thing keep hands off face that is what Derm told me and Keep it clean.

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lovestodance — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:32:18 GMT

Thank to both of you for your comments and advise...

Have been doing the compresses a few times today... My Dr. is the one that called it Zits.

Will normal pimples that I had a teen-ager there were products to use...

So wondering why my Dr. just wants me to apply warm compresses?

lovestodance

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sonnysky — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 02:41:22 GMT

I am confused. Did he mean zits as in pimples? That is what I have always thought a zit was? I have never heard of using a warm compress....I will have to try that. I still struggle with pimples and some cystic acne. I have to be very careful what I use on my face. Most moisturizers break me out. I like tea tree oil for the areas of my face that I tend to get break outs. It really helps me.

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Reever — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 03:02:05 GMT

I use salacylic acid. Works well on mine.

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lovestodance — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:02:31 GMT

On 1/10/2014 Reever said: I use salacylic acid. Works well on mine.

Is salicylic an over the counter one? Or is a Prescription?

So far the compresses are not helping... Just to add I do have very bad Sinusitis so my nasal area is always affected...

However first time I have gotten an outer breakout on the nose itself...

lovestodance

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Sammycat1 — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:09:36 GMT

You said that he said you have a ""zits"" -- are you sure he didn't say a ""cyst""? That would be more consistent with a doctor using the proper term -- and you would use warm compresses for those to draw them out. They are deeper than a pimple.

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LTT1 — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:12:02 GMT

do this: get CVS benzoyl peroxide 2% ""targeted acne spot treatment"" and put it everywhere! It does not dry me out as much as I thought it would. BP penetrates the pore and eventually gets down in there and dries up the pus as well as causing the ""core"" to shrivel up. Use a thick amount and surround the area so the staph bacteria do not ""move"" around to a nearby area. As long as I do this all of the time... my face does not break out. Good luck! BTW... a tube only costs 2.50 or so.

PS MY derm called mine ""cystic acne."" Do not buy a stronger prep. This treatment works if you use it continually and constantly keep the area dry with it. Staph apparently do not

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henderson — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:16:21 GMT

Yes, you need a BHA to clean out the pore. Check out Paula's Choice products or her website Beautypedia to find recommendations of dept/drugstore products. I've been using her products for about 15 years.

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henderson — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:22:02 GMT

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adelle38 — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 19:42:53 GMT

On 1/11/2014 Sammycat1 said:
You said that he said you have a ""zits"" -- are you sure he didn't say a ""cyst""? That would be more consistent with a doctor using the proper term -- and you would use warm compresses for those to draw them out. They are deeper than a pimple.

Cyst makes more sense to me too.

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lovelylinda — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 17:17:30 GMT

I use buzz on acne which has really cleared my skin, and when I get an individual pimple/zit (even the deep cyst ones), I add bare minerals skincare blemish therapy directly on it. seems to make the cystic ones either go away or come to a head more quickly. my teenage son is getting relief with this combination as well.

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lovestodance — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 20:10:28 GMT

On 1/11/2014 adelle38 said:
On 1/11/2014 Sammycat1 said:
You said that he said you have a ""zits"" -- are you sure he didn't say a ""<em>cyst</em>""? That would be more consistent with a doctor using the proper term -- and you would use warm compresses for those to draw them out. They are deeper than a pimple.

Cyst makes more sense to me too.

No he did use the term Zits... However since you mentioned maybe a Cyst will call tomorrow to ask.... Thanks for mentioning this...

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lovestodance — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:29:34 GMT

Hi all, called my Dr. left a message about this issue... No change in my zit's or what maybe a Cyst... Am really concerned about it...

Did a search to see what I can use with either condition...Read that mixing Tea-Tree oil and water can be used on face area...

I do have and use Tea-Tree oil for my toe nail fungus. Nature Bounty Tea-Tree oil...

Did try it yesterday mixing a tiny amount of Tea-Tree oil and very warm water.... I took a cotton ball and applied it on that area... Not sure if it is helping or not? Do not want to aggravate it... My skin is in pretty good condition as far as break out not very often. So I am waiting for a call back.

Am considering making an appointment with my Derma-Dr.

Will update with what is next?

lovestodance

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adelle38 — Mon, 13 Jan 2014 19:32:19 GMT

If this is really worrisome, you should see a Derm. You're right that trying new things can make it worse.

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bells4me — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 18:48:33 GMT

I don't remember having a zit since my hysterectomy 18 years ago, but my GD uses salt water compresses. She got it off Pinterest & swears by it.

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lovestodance — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:22:21 GMT

On 1/13/2014 adelle38 said:
If this is really worrisome, you should see a Derm. You're right that trying new things can make it worse.

Made appointment for Next Tue... Could not get it sooner as he is away... Looks a little better..

Do have some other area's I need him to check... A couple of rashes that come and go..

lovestodance

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brewhaha — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:23:44 GMT

No, thank you.

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Fifi1 — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:44:31 GMT

I can't believe your dr said "zits"! Is this a new condition for you? I would see a derm, if it's a cyst, the derm can inject cortisone to reduce inflammation. I rarely have had any breakouts, but due to stress maybe once a year have a cyst, and get myself to the derm ASAP, to inject! My derm has me on a RX for retin a now and no issues in almost two years. I feel for you...