BenPeroxide and skin: No, this should not cause a problem with your skin pigment. It may, however, piss off your girlfriend or wife if you get it on your clothes or pillow-... Read More

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Dr. Georgia Lathamanswered

Family Medicine 35 years experience

Metrogel topical gel: is another alternative if you don't get the desired results with benzoyl peroxide. Metrogel contains an antibiotic, metrodinazole, and is available b... Read More

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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered

Infectious Disease 53 years experience

Probably not: To my knowledge, benzoyl peroxide treatment of acne doesn't bleach skin -- but I'm not a dermatologist, not certain. However, this may not be the righ... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I got 3-4 boils (kind of pimples) on my head at the temple area.what is the possible reason for this and how to get rid?

Dr. Roman Bronfenbreneranswered

Dermatology 9 years experience

Meds: Many patients do well with over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations. Some patients require topical or oral antibiotics or reti... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

All of the suden i srarted getting a lot of pimple like bumps on my forehead temples and in edge of my hair. what could it be from.

Dr. Michael Fisheranswered

Dermatology 32 years experience

Acne Along Hairline: Acne along the hairline is caused by sebum and fatty acids produced by sebaceous glands. It can also be caused by not getting all the shampoo out of t... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I have suffered from acne for a few months now and can't seem to get rid of it. its just below my temples on both sides of my face. i wash my face both morning and night. i admit i have a problem with picking at my skin and scratching it and popping them.

Dr. Neigatha Graneyanswered

Pediatrics 37 years experience

Don't Pop, See Doc: Acne is caused by plugged hair follicle units (excess oil/debris/bacteria) & inflammation; genetically determined. Therapy includes topical/oral m... Read More

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A 29-year-old male asked:

Pimples near temple, and some on my cheeks. its been over a month and still there. it does look like its getting better, but taking a long time. any suggestions?

Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 49 years experience

Please consult this site for effective home care for acne. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/acne/acne-vulgaris-home-treatment Wish yo... Read More

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A 44-year-old member asked:

How to get rid of one or two pimples on side temple?

Dr. Mary Ellen Luchettianswered

Dermatology 35 years experience

Options: It depends on the size of them...you can start with over the counter benzoyl peroxide cream. If this doesn't help see a dermatologist.

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A 42-year-old female asked:

On left temple on forhead a small pimple appeared but its scabed three times and each time a small circular hole is getting deeper?

Dr. Rebecca Gliksmananswered

Internal Medicine 38 years experience

Left temple lesion: Since it is getting deeper would follow up with dermatology for biopsy to rule out cancer .F/u /w/ dermatology

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Age: 24 small red bump formed near temple a few days ago. stayed the same size, maybe shrunk. not painful much at all. thought it was a pimple but doesnt seem to have a head. should i be worried about this?

Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 42 years experience

Nothing to concern, it will go away in 3-5 days.

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A 21-year-old male asked:

I have tightness in my right temple.dull, no pain just discomfort, been very stressed, also have pimples in the area?

Dr. William Coutts iianswered

Family Medicine 26 years experience

Tension headache: It sounds like you probably have tension headache. Tension headaches and acne are often caused by or worsened by stress. The University of Maryland M... Read More

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I got 3-4 boils (kind of pimples) on my head at the temple area.what is the possible reason for this and how to get rid?

All of the suden i srarted getting a lot of pimple like bumps on my forehead temples and in edge of my hair. what could it be from.

I have suffered from acne for a few months now and can't seem to get rid of it. its just below my temples on both sides of my face. i wash my face both morning and night. i admit i have a problem with picking at my skin and scratching it and popping them.

Pimples near temple, and some on my cheeks. its been over a month and still there. it does look like its getting better, but taking a long time. any suggestions?

How to get rid of one or two pimples on side temple?

On left temple on forhead a small pimple appeared but its scabed three times and each time a small circular hole is getting deeper?

Age: 24 small red bump formed near temple a few days ago. stayed the same size, maybe shrunk. not painful much at all. thought it was a pimple but doesnt seem to have a head. should i be worried about this?

I have tightness in my right temple.dull, no pain just discomfort, been very stressed, also have pimples in the area?

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