Question 1

i found a painful red lump with black head in my armpit. squezzed it and it discharged hard white stuff. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a cyst: This sounds like a sebaceous or epidermal inclusion cyst. They are common. The biggest problem with them is they can become infected. It is likely to recurr after squeezing and usually needs excision to get rid of it. Consult your doctor, dermatologist or plastic surgeon to be sure.

Question 2

i have a weird lump on the side of my penis. it looks like a black head, but it wont go away. how do i know it is not an std?

Accepted Answer

With an Examination: Your profile says you are a female. A female with a penis? Are you transgendered? Are you on hormones? smoking?   A 'blackhead' is not indicative of any STD.

Question 3

dear doctors, i have been having whiteheads and blackheads growing all over my face.the whiteheads grow in small lump on my face?

Accepted Answer

Multiple treatments: Try over the counter topical treatments such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.  If this fails you will need a doctor to prescribe a topical prescription strength treatment such as clindamycin, retin a, (tretinoin) etc with or without an oral antibiotic.

Question 4

i have blackheads (or clogged pores) all over my breasts and small hard lumps under my skin particularly on my stomach. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Acne: Small blackheads are called closed comedones.  These are blocked pores which have become infected or blocked with hardened (oxidized) oil.  Blackheads will increase in areas with increased friction or sweating, and during changes in hormone levels.

Question 5

i am experiencing  buttock itch, buttock rash, thigh rash, pimples and black skin discoloration. the following also describe me: skin redness or irritation, skin swelling, rash, blackheads, drainage or pus, and excessive sweating. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See  a dermatologist: A skin Dr will help you.

Question 6

is it normal to have blackheads and heaps of them on your bum cheek?

Accepted Answer

No: If it bothers you, see a dermatologist. If not, ignore it.

Question 7

i have had a small looking black head under my breast for awhile, it is now a knot, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Keratin plug: A black keratin plug is from an underlying epidermal cyst and is not serious. It can be easily removed surgically.

Question 8

can a hot towel help a painful pimple that has a small black head?

Accepted Answer

Usually: This will typically help bring an infection to a head.  Just be careful not to over do it.

Question 9

a red bump with hardness underneath and red/black head and redness area.. does that sound like a spider bit? located on thigh

Accepted Answer

Skin infection: did you actually see a spider bite you? If not, the bump you describe is likely an abscess. In any event, it should be evaluated by a physician to determine the appropriate course of treatment (I &amp; D +/- antibiotics).

Question 10

i have a bump on my penis kinda seems like a ingrown hair or black head bump, i pop it and get it out but it always seems to come back, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Pinching Skin: Stop pinching or irritating the skin. If the lesion persists please show your family doctor the next time you are in their office.

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I found a painful red lump with black head in my armpit. squezzed it and it discharged hard white stuff. what should i do?

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I have a weird lump on the side of my penis. it looks like a black head, but it wont go away. how do i know it is not an std?

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Dear doctors, i have been having whiteheads and blackheads growing all over my face.the whiteheads grow in small lump on my face?

A member asked:

I have blackheads (or clogged pores) all over my breasts and small hard lumps under my skin particularly on my stomach. what could cause this?

A member asked:

I am experiencing buttock itch, buttock rash, thigh rash, pimples and black skin discoloration. the following also describe me: skin redness or irritation, skin swelling, rash, blackheads, drainage or pus, and excessive sweating. what should i do?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have blackheads and heaps of them on your bum cheek?

A member asked:

I have had a small looking black head under my breast for awhile, it is now a knot, what should i do?

A member asked:

Can a hot towel help a painful pimple that has a small black head?

A member asked:

A red bump with hardness underneath and red/black head and redness area.. does that sound like a spider bit? located on thigh

A member asked:

I have a bump on my penis kinda seems like a ingrown hair or black head bump, i pop it and get it out but it always seems to come back, what can i do?

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