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In Korea with a BIG zit
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
Location: All over the map

PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:31 pm    Post subject: In Korea with a BIG zit Reply with quote

I have a second head growing out my cheek next to my nose, and I was curious about any techniques/home remedies that the other posters may be aware of.

I put this in the gen. discussion section because I figured there are more browsers.

I am 35, so these events are few-and-far between, but when I get a significant pimple (once a year or so) they can be monsters from the center of my head. This one is changing the shape of my cranium.
Highly upsetting because its not just a visual thing (although its gross). I can FEEL it all the time.

Luckily, I only had 1 class today that I think I will cancel and let the wifey and staff take care of the biz while I stay home and babysit this thing.

Anyway, any ideas, or just your sympathy, is greatly appreciated.

Caniff
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the_beaver



Joined: 15 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That sounds like a blibster. The course of action is contained in the definition of the word.

Quote:
BILBSTER (n.)
A pimple so hideous and enormous that you have to cover it with sticking plaster and pretend you've cut yourself shaving.
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!

PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's a suggestion:



http://www.bofunk.com/video/1833/nasty_pimple.html
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SPINOZA



Joined: 10 Jun 2005
Location: $eoul

PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

For some odd reason I've had hardly any zits whilst in Korea. However, I did have one recently on my cheek. Co-teacher of course commented on it...."are you going to take some medicine?"

Medicine....for a bloody zit? I looked at her with amused, smug bemusement.

I've some other stories about zits, and one of them concerns today. It's sports day today. I came inside because I'm bored stiff. One of the teachers has the most enormous, plaster-style things on her face. It actually looks like cement! Two of them! Looks totally ridiculous - worse than the actual zits.

Another time, my co-teacher had the most appallingly greesy skin one day. Someone told me she'd has "plastic surgery". Why, I asked? She had acne, the answer. Plastic surgery for a nasty outbreak of acne? What the f........??
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crazylemongirl



Joined: 23 Mar 2003
Location: almost there...

PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I always break out a bit around girl time... and everyone feels the need to comment on it.
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cubanlord wrote:
Here's a suggestion:



http://www.bofunk.com/video/1833/nasty_pimple.html


Thanks, cubanlord. Now I'm just jealous of that guy. I don't think mine will be ready for that for quite some time. Its now just an angry subcutaneous lump with no whitehead in sight. Sad
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mmstyle



Joined: 17 Apr 2006
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Assuming you dont have access to creams/ointments that dry skin, try good ol' toothpaste. Not as effective, but it helps shrink 'em and take some red out. Don't know if K-toothpaste would do the same, though, because I don't know what's in it.
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

the_beaver wrote:
That sounds like a blibster. The course of action is contained in the definition of the word.

Quote:
BILBSTER (n.)
A pimple so hideous and enormous that you have to cover it with sticking plaster and pretend you've cut yourself shaving.


Would if I could, but its a little high for that. "Why you shaving next to you nose, jackass?"
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mmstyle wrote:
Assuming you dont have access to creams/ointments that dry skin, try good ol' toothpaste. Not as effective, but it helps shrink 'em and take some red out. Don't know if K-toothpaste would do the same, though, because I don't know what's in it.


Interesting. I will try.

Seriously, this thing has swelled the side of my face. Was I bitten by a spider or something while sleeping? Its messed up. I assumed it was a zit, but its possibly the most insidious zit ever if that is the case. Anyone ever had that happen (crazy insect bite while sleeping)? It could be elephantitis as well.
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jaganath69



Joined: 17 Jul 2003

PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 6:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

cubanlord wrote:
Here's a suggestion:



http://www.bofunk.com/video/1833/nasty_pimple.html


That is the coolest thing I have ever seen. I owe you a beer.
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 6:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shocked
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dogbert



Joined: 29 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is that Ron Jeremy?
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
Location: In Japan!

PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hey caniff. I think i know what you might have:
http://www.hedonistica.com/archives/2005/09/ear_pimple.php
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cubanlord



Joined: 08 Jul 2005
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 6:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hahahha. no.
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caniff



Joined: 03 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Wed May 10, 2006 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also, I will be updating hourly on the condition of my new friend. Stay tuned!
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