What are the hard white balls under my skin on my forehead?

Question

I'm NOT talking about pimples, whiteheads or blackheads. These are very similar, but they are under the skin and harder to get out. They also appear on my cheeks and are white hard bumps. You can really see them in a magnified mirror or in a black light. How can I prevent them? And how can I get rid of them. All I feel are these bumps on my forehead and the only way I've been able to get rid of them is to take a safety pin and poke underneath the white bump and get it out. But I still keep getting them and they don't go away unless I poke them. But I'm afraid of damaging my skin by doing that. All the dermatologist does is exfoliate my skin and I can do that at home and that's not working either. For the record, I'm 41 years old.

They're not pre-pimples. They stay the same and it doesn't form into a pimple. But thanks for answering.

Answer 1

Probably milia. See a different dermatologist. They can be removed.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have them also and they are impossible to get rid of. I've tried every cream you can buy but without success. Ultimately when they bother me too much I use a needle and dig them out. Shouldn't really I know but what is the alternative? If you get any answers I would very much like to hear.

Answer 4

They're pre-pimples. Don't poke them with a needle because they'll just scar. Wait until they rise to the surface and then you can get at them easier. In the meantime, cleanse daily.

Answer 5

Calcium deposits

Answer 6

I had to do a double-take on your question. I thought it said, "what are the hard balls under my chin or on my forehead."

Answer 7

yes i get them too. if you eat alot of oily food or junk food thats who you get them try eating more veg drink alot of water and buy a good face wash or cream