Question 1

the skin on my nose has large, clogged pores. what's a good skin care regimen to fix this? retin-a is too harsh (red and irritated skin).

Accepted Answer

Gentle cleanser: Wash with a gentle cleanser and warm water. Avoid scrubbing your face and using hot water, which irritates your skin more. Other meds like Adapalene or antibiotic gel/solution may be more friendly to your skin. Try warm compresses or steaming your face, then using blackhead extractor/strips for removing big blackheads. Good luck.

Question 2

i used to have a blackhead on my cheek that has now grown into a big clogged pore that appear as a lump under the skin on my cheek. please help me. tx?

Accepted Answer

Sebacious Cyst: See dermatologist for removal.  Don't squeeze as it might rupture and turn into abscess.  Home treatment includes warm wet compresses to see it it opens on own.

Question 3

how do i treat a clogged pore on my chin?

Accepted Answer

Warm washcloth : Soap and warm water to wash your face regularly and try to avoid touching your face.

Question 4

clogged pore on leg not caused by shaving or acne. ?

Accepted Answer

Dilated Pore : A dilated pore is a condition in which a small skin tumor forms within a hair follicle. Dermatologists often call the resulting bump an open comedo, although a dilated pore does not have the exact same cause as acne blemishes from excess sebum. This skin problem is also frequently called a dilated pore of winer, .

Question 5

i have a small pink bump on my scalp(2mm). it appears there is hair growing out of it.can this be a clogged pore?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: it could be a pimple, or clogged oil gland.  Especially if it is a little tender.  If it doesn't go away in a week or 2, it may be a mole and you should have a doctor take a look at it to make sure it looks like just a normal mole.

Question 6

on the inner curve of my breast i have the smallest,hard bump. ive waited awhile, and it hasnt changed. a clogged pore?i tried to pop it, it wont pop.

Accepted Answer

See answer: Generally, If it is easily visible and palpable then it is just in the skin and not in the breast tissue. It's may be a sebaceous cyst or other harmless nodule, but not breast cancer. But If you are concerned you would need to see your physician for a precise diagnosis.

Question 7

scab formed after i picked at clogged pore. scar on face fell off. now red mark there has been present for  month. ways to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

A few options: First, if the scar is red or swollen, use an over-the-counter cortisone cream to calm the skin. You can also do laser therapy or filler therapy, within one to three sessions, laser skin resurfacing using fractionated laser technology can even out the skin surface and increase new collagen formation to help fill in acne scars. Wear plenty of sunscreen, sun makes the scars worse. Hope this helped :].

Question 8

i picked at a clogged pore (not really a pimple) and the scab fell off. now there is a red mark on my face and its been here for over a month. scar?

Accepted Answer

Will heal: Although it is still there, it will heal. Give it time! maybe put some arnica gel on it to increase healing.

Question 9

upper outer ear (skin, not inside/canal) suddenly red and throbbing.  can this be like acne or a clogged pore?  can i presume it will go away soon?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can be related to Acne pimple or other possible infection. Using topical acne cream twice a day along with hot compress several times a day may help. If no improvement or worse in the next 2 to 3 days, see your doctor for evaluation.

Question 10

i have two small blister like bumps right inside the lip of my vagina. is this herpes or more likely a clogged pore or ingrown hair?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: Since  they can be many things, I would recommend getting checked.

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The skin on my nose has large, clogged pores. what's a good skin care regimen to fix this? retin-a is too harsh (red and irritated skin).

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I used to have a blackhead on my cheek that has now grown into a big clogged pore that appear as a lump under the skin on my cheek. please help me. tx?

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How do i treat a clogged pore on my chin?

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Clogged pore on leg not caused by shaving or acne. ?

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I have a small pink bump on my scalp(2mm). it appears there is hair growing out of it.can this be a clogged pore?

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On the inner curve of my breast i have the smallest,hard bump. ive waited awhile, and it hasnt changed. a clogged pore?i tried to pop it, it wont pop.

A member asked:

Scab formed after i picked at clogged pore. scar on face fell off. now red mark there has been present for month. ways to get rid of it?

A member asked:

I picked at a clogged pore (not really a pimple) and the scab fell off. now there is a red mark on my face and its been here for over a month. scar?

A member asked:

Upper outer ear (skin, not inside/canal) suddenly red and throbbing. can this be like acne or a clogged pore? can i presume it will go away soon?

A member asked:

I have two small blister like bumps right inside the lip of my vagina. is this herpes or more likely a clogged pore or ingrown hair?

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