Question 1

pink, crusty bump on skin. won't go away now for about a week. how long should i wait to see a dermatologist? can it be skin cancer?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: It;s hard to say what this is, but given that it has persisted for a week, and doesn't seem to be going away the best plan is to have it checked by a dermatologist. It may be a patch of nummular dermatitis or eczema, but we are always concerned about other diagnoses like squamous cell.

Question 2

why is there a bump on my head that won't go away?

Accepted Answer

How long?: If you have not had any trauma to your head leading to the bump and the bump has been present for more than a couple of weeks, you should consult your doctor to make sure that it is nothing serious.

Question 3

i have recurring pust like bumps in my head that won't go away that iches a lot what could i do?

Accepted Answer

May need antibiotics: Rashes are difficult to describe in words. If a person has recurrent pimples on places where regular acne doesn't occur, he likely has infection in skin glands and/or hair follicles. A primary care doctor or a dermatologist can look at the skin and make a diagnosis. The doctors can prescribe oral antibiotics or creams/ointments as needed. Sometimes the bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.

Question 4

itchy bumps won't go away  on my face, if i  scratch my skin raises and gets so dry and a dark red color. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Many answers: Your rash needs to be examined by a doctor who may refer you to a dermatologist. If you blush easily, these bumps may be from rosacea.

Question 5

i have many skin colored bumps all over my face that won't go away , my face looks and feels rough and bumpy. i have a few red marks left behind?

Accepted Answer

Rough and bumpy: Please have your primary doctor refer you to a skin specialist without much delay!
Hope all goes well - it should be OK.

Question 6

i have a small pimple/bump (painless) under my chin, it is under the skin and won't go away. is it a cyst?

Accepted Answer

Maybe, likely not: Many small bumps, especially in hair covered areas, can be caused by pimples or ingrown hairs that never reach the surface of the skin. Most of these will go away on their own in a few months.

Question 7

what can i do with the bumps on the side of my nose that won't go away? they're skin colored and don't hurt they're just ugly i hate them

Accepted Answer

See derm: May just be your skin and active oil glands that will resolve as you get older.  See a dermatologist for a definitive diagnosis and possible treatment.

Question 8

i have little bumps on and around my lip like that wont go away. they do not hurt and they are skin colored. i tried popping them and pus comes back.

Accepted Answer

See dermatology: It’s uncertain whether this is bacteria or virus. It may be another condition like acne and dermatologist can clarify

Question 9

small skin colored bumps/lumps in crown of scalp that won't go away they itch/hurt. seem to itch more right after i wash my hair? tried dif shampoos?

Accepted Answer

Possible psoriasis: The bumps may represent psoriatic scale or possibly infection of the hair follicles.  See your dermatologist to be sure.

Question 10

my son has a bump on his nose. its been there for over a month. its color is red and skin tone. he has popped it like 5 times cause it had a head on it. his dr put him on doxycycline and he washes w proactive everyday. it just wont go away?

Accepted Answer

: Have him examined by a dermatologist. It could be an ingrown hair or a bacterial and or fungal infection.

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Pink, crusty bump on skin. won't go away now for about a week. how long should i wait to see a dermatologist? can it be skin cancer?

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Why is there a bump on my head that won't go away?

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I have recurring pust like bumps in my head that won't go away that iches a lot what could i do?

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Itchy bumps won't go away on my face, if i scratch my skin raises and gets so dry and a dark red color. what is it?

A member asked:

I have many skin colored bumps all over my face that won't go away , my face looks and feels rough and bumpy. i have a few red marks left behind?

A member asked:

I have a small pimple/bump (painless) under my chin, it is under the skin and won't go away. is it a cyst?

A member asked:

What can i do with the bumps on the side of my nose that won't go away? they're skin colored and don't hurt they're just ugly i hate them

A member asked:

I have little bumps on and around my lip like that wont go away. they do not hurt and they are skin colored. i tried popping them and pus comes back.

A member asked:

Small skin colored bumps/lumps in crown of scalp that won't go away they itch/hurt. seem to itch more right after i wash my hair? tried dif shampoos?

A member asked:

My son has a bump on his nose. its been there for over a month. its color is red and skin tone. he has popped it like 5 times cause it had a head on it. his dr put him on doxycycline and he washes w proactive everyday. it just wont go away?

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