Joined: 01 Feb 2004 Posts: 46 Location: USA west coast
Please Help .... Red Pimples All Over My Chin Posted: 07-19-04 21:32pm
Recently I have been getting these pimples
all over my chin and a few on the sides of
my face .... They have white ends and
sometimes I can squeeze them to release
the puss inside ... Other times they are
hard and can not be squeezed open ... I
wash my face with nuetrogena oil-free acne
wash and I think it helps cuz my face
temporarily looks and feels dry ...
However, when I go outdoors they all turn
bright red and start burning and hurting
... What are they? And how can I help
them to go away?
Thanks
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ungj85
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Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 21
Posted: 07-20-04 16:04pm
I have tried those nuetrogena and
clearasil face washes and I think I know
what you mean. That burning sensation and
redness is your face's (possibly allergic)
reaction to those chemical ingredients.
When you first use it, it does that often.
The label on the back usually says
repeated use will decrease the burning and
redness as your skin gets used to it.
From my experience, I kept using it and it
ended up completely drying my face up to
the point it peels. Gross. So what I
recommend is that you should apply the
face wash only at night before you go to
sleep where the reaction will hopefully
stop in the morning. Try that.
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dazedandconfused
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Joined: 01 Feb 2004 Posts: 46 Location: USA west coast
... Posted: 07-21-04 00:46am
Thanks for the reply ... But the pimples
are definitely not an allergic reaction to
the face wash ... Cuzzz I started using
the face wash as a result of my pimples.
So I had these pimples and I went to the
grocery store and bought that nuetrogena
oil-free acne face wash in order to help
get rid of the pimples, and it seems to be
helping cuz it does dry out the pimples
and the area peels, but either they turn
bright red again a few hours later
(especially if I go outdoors) orrrr a few
of the pimples get better and new ones
show up.
So I wana know what could be the cause of
these pimples? And more importantly what
kind of things at home or from the
pharmacy can I use to make them go away
cuz they are really uglyyyy. One thing is
that I did move reecntly to opposite sides
of the world, so could the
weather/humidity be part of the reason?
But still, what should I use to get rid of
these no namers?
Thanks
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ungj85
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Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 21
Posted: 07-21-04 17:39pm
First tell us about your background such
as age, sex, ethnic background and etc.
That'll help narrow things down.
Anyway, I think I sorta know what you mean
when it turns redder when you go outdoors.
I notice that with myself too at times.
However, I don't think it's really turning
red but the fact that sunlight through
thin skin is making the acne appear
redder.
There are different causes of acne. One
is commonly puberty when somthing about
your hormone levels rising which makes
your oil glands produce more oil and
bacteria and oil together clogs up pores,
then it swells and become a pimple. The
other cause in my case is hereditary. I'm
sure there are other causes that i'm
unaware of that you can look up on.
I went to see a doctor about my skin a
month ago and he put me on tetracycline
pills and a topical benzyl peroxide
topical agent. I don't use the benzyl
peroxide much because like neutrogena face
wash and etc, repeated use drys up my skin
way too much and peels. Anyhow, I have
noticed that I haven't been breaking out
as much lately which is good. If all else
fails, then I guess i'll have to try a
powerful solution called accutane. I've
heard of its serious side effects and it's
demanding price, but the testimonials are
overwhelming. Anyway, hope that helped.
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dazedandconfused
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Joined: 01 Feb 2004 Posts: 46 Location: USA west coast
... Posted: 07-22-04 03:34am
I am a female in my mid 20's ... The
pimples have nothing to do with my period
... What I mean is its not related to my
period, cuz they not only show up a few
days before my period but all the time
thru out the month ... So it doesnt have
anything to do with puberty ... I think
its from the hotttt weather and also
stress .... I used to get some under my
skin in my face that would be pimples but
without heads .. And I went to the doc
for that and he said it was stress-related
which was probably true cuz I had a lot of
stress that time in my life ... I still
have a little stress but not like before
... Anyways what can I put on these to
get rid of them? (w/o going to a doc ..
Cuz I dont think its that bad ... They
are just ugly and I wana get rid of them)
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themadmama
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Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Posts: 11
Posted: 07-22-04 20:33pm
First of all, good movie
(dazedandconfused). Second of all, I
think too many of us associate pimples
only with puberty. I'm sure many of us on
this forum (including myself) have long
since ended puberty, yet those nasty
pimples still remain. I am in my early
20s and didn't start getting acne until I
moved (to a dryer climate) and started
college (stress level increased i'm
sure).
So, i'm sure your acne is a mixture of
changing hormones (very common for women
to get acne after adolescence) and the
change in climate.
I don't know if you'd want to do this, but
I finally just gave in and went on birth
control. It works great for acne in women
(especially the type that is on the jaw
line, temples, and chin). It also
regulates your monthly cycle. Check into
other options, but ask your gynocologist
about it if nothing else works.
Good luck!
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the one
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Joined: 19 Jun 2004 Posts: 139 Location: Miami Beach
Posted: 07-23-04 23:26pm
I think I used to have the same thing you
have, and i've tried everything. I've
also been put on tetracycline pills, and
that's helped a lot, as well as a topical
benzyol gel.
Do you normally get pimples? You said
you had to go out and buy facewash and
most people that struggle with acne would
always have something. Anyways,
personally, I don't like neutogena. Or
many other facewashes. I do, however,
love burt's bees products. They're all
natural and won't inflame skin in the sun.
For you, i'd recommend using a gentle
facial cleanser, then use their scrub
twice a week. Also, i'd invest in a
benzyol periode cream or gel. Duac gel
(perscription only) works wonders for me,
you just have to make sure to moisturize
after you put it on.
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Jamie2006
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Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 27
I Think I Know What You Have Posted: 08-05-04 14:25pm
Do these pimples seem to be localized
around your mouth? You said they are on
your chin, so I guess that would be around
your mouth. Are they little tiny pimples
but there are tunz of them? Do they
almost seem like a combonation between a
rash and acne? Let me know. If so I am
pretty sure I know what you have because I
have had the same thing.
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Yellowcarddude
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Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Behind the Screen
Posted: 08-08-04 21:42pm
I think I have the thing your talking
about! How do you get rid of it!?!?
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Jamie2006
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Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Posts: 27
Perioral Dermatitis Posted: 08-09-04 04:30am
I have had it twice? It is terrible to
get rid of you need to get on antibiotics.
Maybe just topical but if it bad enough
you will need oral and maybe topical as
well. If you have perioral dermatitis
cortisone will improve the rash/acne
immediatly but as soon as you quit using
it it will just get as bad as it was
before (maybe even worse). A doctor may
perscribe cortisone and antibiotics just
so that you can improve your looks
immediatly. Anyway you need to see a
doctor. I have never been to a
dermatologist because it takes to long to
get into one and any gp can diagnose it.
Hope this helps.
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Yellowcarddude
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Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Behind the Screen
Posted: 08-09-04 13:23pm
Can you grow out of it? My parents won't
take me to a doctor.
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Yellowcarddude
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Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Behind the Screen
Posted: 08-09-04 13:27pm
Though mine aren't red, there yellow/pale.
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TP
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Joined: 08 Aug 2004 Posts: 3 Location: Indiana
Posted: 08-09-04 14:23pm
I noticed you asked if you will outgrow
it... May I ask your age? I do know a
few things about skin, and one is as you
try to dry out the area of problem, you
will only cause your skin to produce more
oils. That is natural, because your body
reacts to the dryness. I am uncertain if
you have acne or a rash, but there are
some good products out there that will
help you. For starters, I would like to
know, when you put products on this
problem area, does it burn at all? If
so, it is very irriated and over dry.
There are misconceptions that when you are
broken out, or have oily skin, that you
should not use a moisturizer. That is a
false statement. You should use one for
combination skin. Also, have you ever
tried mary kay products? They have an
acne treatment gel that is wonderful. It
does not dry you out or cause irritation.
What is is you use to clease at this
time?
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Yellowcarddude
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Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Behind the Screen
Posted: 08-10-04 03:01am
I'm fourteen. If I use astrigents it will
burn, but I don't use it anymore. I've
been using noxema for a while. It doesn't
burn it. The only part of my face that is
oily really is um my nose but that's about
it. It's just a rash on my chin and by my
mouth. I don't think i've ever used mary
kay products.
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Pilleus
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Joined: 22 Jun 2004 Posts: 109 Location: Florida
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Posted: 08-10-04 07:21am
There is a product line called proactiv
solution that's supposed to be really good
for acne.
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Yellowcarddude
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Joined: 07 Aug 2004 Posts: 14 Location: Behind the Screen
Posted: 08-10-04 13:04pm
Yeah, but does it cost lots of money? Is
it prescribed?
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Mist
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Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 58
Posted: 08-12-04 03:18am
Yes it is expensive, no it's not
perscribed. It hasn't really done
anything for getting rid of acne for me.
It has only kept it at an even level. But
if I stopped using it or missed a day I
would see it in th morning and then
regular use again would bring it back to
the previous level. But it never actually
got rid of it. I'm still battleing acne
myself. I have a post I just made a few
minutes ago if you want to read it. It is
under the "acne that never goes away"
post.
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candyhart
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Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 1 Location: canada
Posted: 06-28-07 07:04am
hi
there well a reply on the red pimpels on
your chin, well not sure if they are
pimpels.. i get then real bad and dislike
them...so of course i try everything to
get rid of them well i came across some
thing that work,s for me but take,s a good
three day,s before they start to heal,so
this is what i do ....first wash my chin
with very hot water, i then make a paste
out baking soda and water i apply this
paste and wait till it dry,s and falls of
,then i was my face with hot water
again,thenyou no that messy old cream you
get for a yeast infection,well thats right
i apply that and go to bed,i figure if it
fungus growing in side me why won,t it
kill the batria on my skin , so there ya
go it, work,s for me,i still get them on
my chin and iam in my 40 but this method
does work for me good luck( pee ssss i do
find by picking them they spread and leave
scares,so don,t pick cut your finger nails
to help picker,s )
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Diana1706
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Joined: 03 Aug 2007 Posts: 17 Location: Chicago
Re: I Think I Know What You Have Posted: 08-09-07 07:15am
Jamie2006
wrote:
Do these pimples seem to be
localized around your mouth? You said
they are on your chin, so I guess that
would be around your mouth. Are they
little tiny pimples but there are tunz of
them? Do they almost seem like a
combonation between a rash and acne? Let
me know. If so I am pretty sure I know
what you have because I have had the same
thing.
I have that combination where it looks
like a rash, but some of them come to a
head. My boyfriend and I think it
appeared becase I have been using all of
these drying out face washes, masks, etc.
and hardly using moisturizer. I have
normal skin except for my forehead which I
would say is a little oily, but not crazy.
From far away my skin looks beautiful,
but get close to a mirror forget it! The
bumps have gone down a little since I
started a normal regimine with my
face.(Only about 3 days so far) I use
j&j cocoa & shea butter baby wash
and then I put on natures gate tea tree
moisturizer. If you know anything that
would make them dissapear forever let me
know PLEASE!!! BTW, I am a 23, white
female, on ortho tri cyclen lo. The "rash"
has only been real bad for about 3 weeks,
before that it was just a few bumps here
and there. One more thing, I hardly ever
get any deep pimples, once in a blue moon.
They are mostly the ones that sit at the
surface and finally turn into a little
head. Thanks so much in advance!