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Bumps On Chin Not Acne
Acne (Definition)
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It affects about 80% of adolescents. Acne starts as a blockage of the sebaceous glands followed by inflammation. It occurs in areas where there are lots of sebaceous glands, such as the face back and chest. The hallmarks of the condition are blackheads, whiteheads (closed comedones), papules, pustules, cysts, nodules, and sometimes scarring. There are numerous treatments available, both topical and systemic. The most commonly used are benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, and antibiotics ...Read more
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My chin was super itchy and after I started scratching it a bunch of bumps that look like and appeared? I don't get acne normally and it's still itchy
Cause of the itch?: You need to look back at what triggered the itch: if you were shaving, you probably irritated your skin and by scratching your hair follicles became infected or inflamed (these are the bumps). Your skin may also be allergic to a cream which you might have used. For now apply a little bit of hydrocortisone cream and antibiotic cream (mixed) once or twice. ...Read more
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I used to have acne when I was younger, im now 27 and I do have some scaring. I cleanse, tone and mosturise everyday but I find I have these bumps on my skin mainly on my cheeks and chin when squeezed white stuff comes out like in a string. I can't get ri
Acne: Sounds like you still have some acne. The white stuff that comes out is sebum or oil mixed with dead skin and immune cells. You may need some exfoliation to aid your skin in sloughing off the top layer so that your pores do not get clogged. A dermatologist can put you on a good regimen that may include some sessions with a aesthetician who can help clear your skin. ...Read more
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Flesh colored bumps on chin I am 20, f, had since 10 yrs old. Wont go away with acne treatments doesn't hurt or itch nothing inside what is this?
Skin bumps: There are a number of conditions that can result in growth of benign flesh colored bumps on the face. Please have this evaluated by your dermatologist. Most of the time, these flesh colored bumps on the skin are just harmless small bumps, but rarely there are genetic conditions, like cowden syndrome & many others, that can have small skin-colored bumps that have to be diagnosed early. ...Read more
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I have bumps in my chin, that are soft, not painful, and have no pus in it. They are not developing either into pimples or acne nor they are clearing?
Comedomes: This may be caused by closed comedomes (deep closed blackheads) which require glycolic or retinoic acid for removal. Microdermabrasions and chemical peels are also helpful. ...Read more
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I have red, inflamed, under the skin and very painful acne, as well as small white bumps on my chin. How do I get rid of it?
Very serious: Painful acne may be compounded by allergy to the bacteria that cause it. It is a grave personal and professional liability and you need to be under the care of a competent physician, probably a dermatologist. ...Read more
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Small salt like bumps on my chin I am 55 years old and have never had an acne problem..Yay for that. However, i now have these salt like bumps on my chin that look like white heads. My skin is dry and very sensitive, what could they be and how can I rid
Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination so i would see a dermatologist, but perhaps these are milium, sebaceous hyperplasia, or other possibilities. Read more refissa and obagi at the link below. In combination, these treatments can help sun damaged skin and milium. Another option might be extraction if they are indeed milium. I hope that helps a little. ...Read more
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I'm not sure if this is acne or pimples but I have a series of pimple like bumps below my lower lips going toward my chin ?
I need your age: I could help you more if I knew your age. Not having that I think you need to ask your family doctor and possibly a dermatologist ...Read more
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I have a small hard bump on my chin. It hurts a little and is slightly red. I don't think it's a mosquito bite because it doesn't itch and I don't think it's acne either. What is it and how can I get rid of it?
Likely acne nodule: Given your age and location of the chin, it is most likely a nodular acne lesion. You can see a local dermatologist for a treatment to get rid of it, if it is still there in a week. ...Read more
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How do I get rid of bumps under the skin on my face? I have these bumps on my face mainly on the cheeks and around the chin they appear to be grease clogged bumps and i can't seem to get rid of them with any acne regime it feels awful i hate when anyone t
Yes, Neck and Back: Acne can occur anywhere there are sebaceous glands (oil glands) in the skin. Web md is a great resource to learn more about acne. Skin hygiene with soap and water followed by benzol peroxide or 2% salicylic acid products are over the counter options. An evaluation by a dermatologist can help develop a long term plan. Resistant acne can also be treated with antibiotics and some laser therapy. ...Read more
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Pimples (Definition)
Pimples are a kind of acne, and are a condition where oil gets trapped in a pore of the skin resulting in small area of ...Read more