BananaBandit Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 I've included a picture. The issue is located within the red outline. I realize there's a separate facial blemish shortly outside the red outline. It's a scar from half a lifetime ago, so not relevant to the current issue. I've had this current issue for 3 weeks now. I tried putting some pimple-fighting powder on it. Not much success. So I gave up. In the last few days, I started adding some rubbing alcohol, so as to prevent (further) infection. Now comes the embarrassing part: I have very little self-control with picking at myself. Much of the time, I do it without even realizing, until I see the blood on my fingers. The band-aides I buy here tend to fall off in like 20 minutes. Is there some product I should buy? Maybe an ointment or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Could be a form of herpes zoster or shingles virus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said: Could be a form of herpes zoster or shingles virus If it is that... Give something like Zovirax cream a go... If it is some form of herpes a Dr could also prescribe some antiviral medication which can kick its backside (I’m not sure what its called). Best to see a Dr. of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Could always walk into a pharmacy point and ask 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, 473geo said: Could always walk into a pharmacy point and ask That could work for him, better than a walk in clinic. If he is here in BKK he could go see Dr. Donna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said: That could work for him, better than a walk in clinic. If he is here in BKK he could go see Dr. Donna. Where does "Dr Donna" hang out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 4 minutes ago, 473geo said: Could always walk into a pharmacy point and ask Agreed, but no need to ask questions. Pointing generally gets some form of response here (or a photo opportunity). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 8 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Where does "Dr Donna" hang out? Sorry about that LL, I missed including the link https://www.medconsultasia.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted October 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2022 There was a time when people with medical issues visited a doctor or at least a pharmacy. Is that not in fashion anymore? Is it now a question for an online guess game? 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted October 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2022 Definitely syphilis, go to the local hospital for treatment. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: 29 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Where does "Dr Donna" hang out? Sorry about that LL, I missed including the link https://www.medconsultasia.com/ Dr Robinson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 19 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Definitely syphilis, go to the local hospital for treatment. Sounds grim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 A consultation with a skin specialist would not be expensive and you would get an experts diagnosis. Sooner would obviously be better than later since it might get bigger whatever it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted October 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2022 9 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Dr Robinson. your funny, all who visit her call her Dr. Donna. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) 49 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: If it is some form of herpes a Dr could also prescribe some antiviral medication which can kick its backside (I’m not sure what its called). ACYCLOVIR is the only tablet medication I'm aware of for herpes. It is available OTC in 400/800 mg tablets. ZEVIN is an OTC acyclovir ointment. Acyclovir does not cure herpes, nothing "cures" herpes but it does alleviate symptoms OP really should see a medical professional asap and get a diagnosis. Edited October 9, 2022 by dddave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 If Herpes cold sore, it would probably resolve itself in about ten days. If you have had it longer, it would be advisable to see a doctor, or dermatologist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sheryl Posted October 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2022 The picture is blurred and totally unclear. Can't tell anything from it. is tyhe lesion raised or flat? Was there a scab that you pulled off? Is there discharge etc etc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 42 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: There was a time when people with medical issues visited a doctor or at least a pharmacy. Is that not in fashion anymore? Is it now a question for an online guess game? The best urgent medical advice I ever received was from this forum, which likely saved my leg from infection a couple months back. https://aseannow.com/topic/1258683-what-happened-to-me/#comment-17340813 ( I also think the forum is very underrated for relationship advice. ) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Sheryl said: The picture is blurred and totally unclear. Can't tell anything from it. is tyhe lesion raised or flat? Was there a scab that you pulled off? Is there discharge etc etc Sorry, my cell phone camera is rather sub-optimal. The lesion, or whatever it may be, is considerably raised. Yes, I've pulled off scabs. Multiple times. It's embarrassing to admit. I sometimes do this without even realizing it. Some discharge. A little bit of blood. Maybe also some yellow discharge, as with a blister. My face has broken out before. But not as severely. And for only a matter of days. This current bout is more pronounced and, at 3 weeks now, has lasted far longer. Edited October 9, 2022 by BananaBandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BostonJoe Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 That's from a Dirty Bird you better go see the Doctor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 10 minutes ago, BananaBandit said: The best urgent medical advice I ever received was from this forum, which likely saved my leg from infection a couple months back. https://aseannow.com/topic/1258683-what-happened-to-me/#comment-17340813 ( I also think the forum is very underrated for relationship advice. ) And do you think if you would have visited a qualified doctor you would have received worse advice (and treatment)? Obviously, it's possible to receive qualified advice in a forum, but is it smart to follow any advice because somehow it sounds good? Another example is advice in the computer forum. I am a computer professional since forever and sometimes I give advice here and sometimes I read advice from others. And sometimes it's good advice and sometimes bad advice. And it happens regularly that I visit people with computer problems, and they often have stories like: I had this little problem and I looked at the internet and I followed that advice. And then they have a bigger problem... At least for me that is a reason not to follow advice from people who I don't know if it is important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 6 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: And do you think if you would have visited a qualified doctor you would have received worse advice (and treatment)? Well, yes, I would hope a qualified doctor would have noticed the issue's severity. But the thing is: I didn't realize the matter was important enough to go to a doctor. In fact, I almost didn't bother making that post at all. I thought people would ridicule me for worrying over a small boo-boo. It turned out they told me to get immediate medical attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 7 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Another example is advice in the computer forum. I am a computer professional since forever and sometimes I give advice here and sometimes I read advice from others. Yes, I remember you from that forum. You have personally given me advice/info in the past. You are one of the members who makes this forum a worthwhile place to visit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 OP, you are being extremely unwise not to immediately get medical attention. Forgive me, but asking on here is just wasting valuable time, as no one can diagnose what is wrong from as blurry picture. Get to a clinic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) What was initial cause of erruption/abrasion? Recommend hot wet towel and soap cleaning, followed by hydrogen peroxide, cover with large band aid. If no rapid improvement overnight, see a doctor in AM. Red inflammation around wound and depth is worrisome. Infection may have progressed to point where topical ointment alone will not work. Absolutely have to stop picking at/touching wound. Edited October 9, 2022 by Gecko123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Bones Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 26 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: And do you think if you would have visited a qualified doctor you would have received worse advice (and treatment)? Obviously, it's possible to receive qualified advice in a forum, but is it smart to follow any advice because somehow it sounds good? Another example is advice in the computer forum. I am a computer professional since forever and sometimes I give advice here and sometimes I read advice from others. And sometimes it's good advice and sometimes bad advice. And it happens regularly that I visit people with computer problems, and they often have stories like: I had this little problem and I looked at the internet and I followed that advice. And then they have a bigger problem... At least for me that is a reason not to follow advice from people who I don't know if it is important. "A computer professional?" Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 It could well be a mrsa infection that could spread. Get help now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 hour ago, BananaBandit said: Sorry, my cell phone camera is rather sub-optimal. The lesion, or whatever it may be, is considerably raised. Yes, I've pulled off scabs. Multiple times. It's embarrassing to admit. I sometimes do this without even realizing it. Some discharge. A little bit of blood. Maybe also some yellow discharge, as with a blister. My face has broken out before. But not as severely. And for only a matter of days. This current bout is more pronounced and, at 3 weeks now, has lasted far longer. Sounds like a bite, infected pimple or abrasion which is unable to heal because you keep picking at it. There isn't a way to get it to resolve without ceasing to pick at it. Apply an antiseptic, cover with a bandage and leave it alone. Try one of those transparent bandages and then tape strongly around the edges so that you can't easily pull it off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 55 minutes ago, Lucky Bones said: "A computer professional?" Please explain. If I have to explain it to you ... ???? Which of the words don't you understand? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted October 12, 2022 Author Share Posted October 12, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 3:07 AM, Sheryl said: Sounds like a bite, infected pimple or abrasion which is unable to heal because you keep picking at it. There isn't a way to get it to resolve without ceasing to pick at it. Apply an antiseptic, cover with a bandage and leave it alone. Try one of those transparent bandages and then tape strongly around the edges so that you can't easily pull it off. Almost 4 days with no significant picking. Combination of ointment and bandages with tape. Here's a clearer picture (from yesterday). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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