Question 1

what causes a pimple like on the areola of the breast?

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A number of small: Glands secrete a lubricating material - the montgomery glands. If you an infection that is another issue.

Question 2

what can cause a pimple on my thigh?

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A "pimple" can be: a cyst, infected, or not; if it's multiple lesions, could be dry skin; could be the beginning of an abscess, insect bite, ingrown hair. Please see your doctor to have this properly diagnosed and treated.

Question 3

what could cause a pimple in the ear?

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Clogged follicles: The ear has follicles just like skin on the face and other parts of the body.  Pimples are caused by bacteria, oil, and clogged pores.  It is relatively common for follicles on the ear to become plugged and develop into pimples.  It is only worrisome if the "pimple" is a sore that does not heal and go away after a couple of weeks.

Question 4

what causes a swollen pimple on right side of abdomen?

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"Swollen pimple": If a little red raised bump on your body you initially thought was a pimple starts to swell, it may be a signs of an infection, especially if there is associated redness & tenderness. These may progress to more advanced infections. After you are examined, your doctor will be able to decide on specific treatments, such as antibiotics or incision & drainage. These are easier to treat if done soon.

Question 5

what causes a sore pimple like in your groin area?

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Possibilites: Infected hair follicle, abscess, cyst (if female - bartholin's cyst), depending on location (crease where leg &amp; abd meet) - possibly lymph node .

Question 6

what causes a reoccurring pimple on a vagina and under breasts?

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Likely irritation: Make sure that your clothing is not irritating your skin and that you are bathing/showering regularly in warm weather.  Seek help from a dermatologist if it continues, as there may be treatment required.

Question 7

what can cause a pimple on my bottom lip?

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Many things: Herpes, mucocele or mucus cyst, precancerous lesions, Etc. Pimples, per se, Do not occur on the red part of the lip if that's what you're talking about. Your primary care doctor should probably have a look and maybe refer you to a plastic surgeon if necessary.

Question 8

what can cause a pimple like, bump and itchy on the labia?

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Minora or majora?: Is this on the minora or majora? On the minora era are a variety of mucous glands that may become obstructed or occluded causi g a small pimple like bump. On the majora, sebaceous glands or hair follicles may also be responsible due to ingrown hairs or cysts. If this does not resolve discuss with your physician for a review of other more obscure causes.

Question 9

can anyone tell me what causes a zit/pimple/blister on my upper lip?

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Uncertain: It could be a pimple, a cold sore  etc.

Question 10

what causes rid of a pimple that won't pop?

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Pimple Info: Pimples occur when glands in our skin get blocked and what they secrete collects and causes pressure.The immediate response is inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling). The body increases blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Gentle cleansing and avoid picking/squeezing lets nature take its course. Popping squeezes bad stuff into skin.

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