By Anonymous - 26/07/2014 02:06 - United States - Deatsville

Today, I have really painful pimples on my upper lip. I'm a professional trombonist, and every note causes excruciating pain. FML
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Queen_bee1234 21

Sounds like you are in a zitty situation. Please don't kill me.

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MissAbiRose 5

That sounds horrible. Can't you take a day off or get something proscribed for that?

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Evil_Wench 16

A day off..? For pimples..? Yes, it sucks to be in pain but seriously the world is turning into a bunch of *******! OP should just take some ibuprofen and get on with it.

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Googolman 29

5 - If said pimples prevent the OP from doing his job, then yes, I think it's reasonable that he take a day off.

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Ilikepie82479 20

With a symphony or orchestra every person is very important and without one person the whole thing is messed up especially with trombones

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Rinat_fml 26

Only brass players would understand this. I play the trumpet. I feel you, bro!

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hoopfrog 14

Am I the only one that really want a to see the pimples?

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stillalive33 14

I'm a horn player and it hurts so bad that my eyes water with every note

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isisorchid 16

Tooth paste (not the gel kind) will help dry them out. I know it's too late now, but for future reference. Just apply at night and wash off in the Am. If that is too strong smelling make a paste of baking soda and water, it works the same way.

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hippo1234 19

Sometimes peroxide or antibiotic ointment can help as well. Also, sanitize your mouthpiece every time! And wipe your mouth down with an astringent after every concert/practice, it stops junk from building up and making zits. I would know, I was an acne prone trumpet player.

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shoofy 3

Actually you should NEVER use toothpaste on pimples as it irritates your skin even more and thus, only makes it worse.

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slutfactory 17

I used to use toothpaste as well for my zits and it worked fairly well despite leaving dry spots. But my mom's coworker also did this and woke up one morning with a bloody hole where the toothpaste was. So I'm a little paranoid about the whole toothpaste method now.

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Mattribute 13

Maybe you should visit a dermatologist

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J215B 33

Either get a new profession or see a dermatologist.

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BirdieCurls 25

Oh yes, find a new job because of some lip pimples!! That's always the case!!

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that_band_nerd 22

Let me just go dust off my medical license and I'll be all set to work until this acne is taken care of!

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Queen_bee1234 21

Sounds like you are in a zitty situation. Please don't kill me.

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J215B 33

It's pimple really. You need a good home remedy and you'll just be itching to get back to popping out some tunes.

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Googolman 29

Why'zit such a big deal, anyway? They're only pimples. I guess OP could take some time off, but doing that might blemish his work performance.

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Adam5858 17

Give it a rest for a few weeks.Or go to the docters.

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brand125 17

take a few whole weeks off for their job over it?.......

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powelale0000 19

Just out of curiosity, have any of you guys ever been to the "docters"?

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nlm92 15

And leave your orchestra for a week? I'm not thinking so, not in the professional world. Maybe ask to play 3rd for a while or if ur gonna dip at least find a sub

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PassiveAggresive 12

Ouch!! Maybe try and take care of that before the next time you play! There are some pretty good face cleaners out.

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bacon_lover100 11

I know how you feel i play trumpet and those pimples can really hurt.

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jeepchick16 3

clean the mouth piece on your trombone, its probably dirty and causing the breakouts....

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