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Spots on cheeks and chin area that have small white ball in. they wont heal until this white ball comes out. it usually leaves a hole behind. the white ball is like a squidgy seed or sac. are they cysts? i thought cysts where bigger
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Skin bumps : These tiny pimples are most likely keratin trapped under the skin causing whiteheads. If so, they don't contain pus and don't pop. They're more common in oily skin. Avoid thick,heavy moisturizer. A dermatologist or a cosmetitian can advise you best.
Answered 7/18/2019
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