Question 1

i have a white head surrounded by redness on my elbow and it hurts?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked : You could be developing an abscess.

Question 2

i have adult acne and a white head popped while was hinging my face how should i treat the area and decrease redness ? also reduce chance of returning

Accepted Answer

A few options: For over the counter methods try using products that have benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, alcohol, and acetone. For prescription treatments you may be prescribed antibiotics, retinoids or vitamin a derivatives, azelaic acid, oral contraceptives, or spironolactone. Always ask a dermatologist about the possible affects and the risks vs benefits of each treatment. Make sure it's best for you.

Question 3

i have what looks like a really large white head on my thigh. there's no mass underneath and only a slight amount of redness around the area.

Accepted Answer

Abscess/cyst: This may be a sebaceous cyst with abscess possibly forming. Cannot be diagnosed online without photo documentation.

Question 4

i got some lidocaine shots done. they put them in my scalp. i noticed one of the sites has a white head looking thing with some redness around. this was done 6 days ago. how should i clean it ? does it sound infected ?

Accepted Answer

: There could be infection in view of the redness. Hot ( not too hot) water compresses for 10-15 minutes a few times a day helps bring any pus to a head. Apply rubbing alcohol to the surrounding area to kill staph bacteria. See an MD if increasing redness or pain develop. You could apply antibacterial ointment to the pimple.

Question 5

i have black heads on my chest and some acne on my back, is there anyway to get rid of the black heads and reduce the redness of acne?

Accepted Answer

Topical prescription: You would likely benefit from a prescription of a topical retinoid like tretinoin or adapalene which you use once daily at night after cleaning your skin. These help with both blackheads and whiteheads, as well as redness/inflammatory acne. You can also use a body cleanser with salicylic acid which you can find at the store. See your doc for their opinion.

Question 6

diagnosed cellulitis 3days ago.bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) since then not resolvd.been like that 5days lump redness n pain bigger n more. should it be cut. no white head?

Accepted Answer

Treatment failure: Symptoms of an illness that will respond to a particular antibiotic usually start to improve within 3-4 days. Most physicians would consider this a treatment failure and either re-diagnose or treat with something else.

Question 7

burning redness next to a 6 day old cold sore on lip line, back to back cold sores possible? already on strong antivirals because of cold sore 1 (which was single lesion, had a white head & clear liquid when i popped forcibly so dont know?

Accepted Answer

: Complete course of your antiviral, avoid popping any lesion for various reasons including chances of spreading it and also increasing inflammation and probable infection that may require more antimicrobial. Boost your immunity by adequate rest and nutrition; and responsibly not transmit infection to others. I hope you get well soon.

Question 8

keep getting little white heads on face. one two at a time.  different places.  no larger red areas but a little red around white head. worry? check?

Accepted Answer

Whiteheads : Whiteheads and comedones are generally thought to start with plugs in the oil glands. These can be caused buy oil gland plugging, but they may be genetic in origin.  Your dermatologist will see them, extract them if necessary and tell you about treatments which can be very helpful.

Question 9

large red bump with white head, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Do not know: It is best if that is seen..can be a boil or a bug bite or infection...do not know without seeing it.

Question 10

how can you reduce the redness of your skin left after acne?

Accepted Answer

Redness: Redness due to resolving acne will disappear over time. The key is to medically treat any existing or future breakouts

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I have a white head surrounded by redness on my elbow and it hurts?

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I have adult acne and a white head popped while was hinging my face how should i treat the area and decrease redness ? also reduce chance of returning

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I have what looks like a really large white head on my thigh. there's no mass underneath and only a slight amount of redness around the area.

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I got some lidocaine shots done. they put them in my scalp. i noticed one of the sites has a white head looking thing with some redness around. this was done 6 days ago. how should i clean it ? does it sound infected ?

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I have black heads on my chest and some acne on my back, is there anyway to get rid of the black heads and reduce the redness of acne?

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Diagnosed cellulitis 3days ago.bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) since then not resolvd.been like that 5days lump redness n pain bigger n more. should it be cut. no white head?

A member asked:

Burning redness next to a 6 day old cold sore on lip line, back to back cold sores possible? already on strong antivirals because of cold sore 1 (which was single lesion, had a white head & clear liquid when i popped forcibly so dont know?

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Keep getting little white heads on face. one two at a time. different places. no larger red areas but a little red around white head. worry? check?

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Large red bump with white head, what is this?

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How can you reduce the redness of your skin left after acne?

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