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I have constant breaking out on my forehead, little bumps that are small and have no whitehead, just are under the skin and don't pop if i try to.

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Dr. Frank Armstrong answered

Milia: Not sure how old you are and what they look like. It sounds like little white bumps that are under the skin called milia. These are little cysts just under the skin. You need to see an aesthetician or dermatologist to remove them. They can come back. Retin- a usually helps prevent them.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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A member asked:

I have constant breaking out on my forehead, little bumps that are small and have no whitehead, just are under the skin and don't pop if i try to.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Armstrong answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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