Originally Posted by
glassgirlw
Try putting a warm damp wash rag on it. Sometimes that will help them clear out faster. I understand how anxiety can get you in it’s grips, but what you have here is an infected hair follicle that just has to pass on its own. If this were something serious, it wouldn’t be sore at all. The fact that it’s sore and uncomfortable to touch is a good sign as mentioned above. Remember that reassurance from your doc is very short lived. It’s important too to learn to rationalize these things out for yourself as well. That’s a big key in recovering from HA.