A small skin growth resembling a pimple?

Question

Today while in the shower i came across a small growth on my side that resembles and sort of feels like a pimple. But i know it isnt one. It is a piece of my skin, and im concerned about what it is. Its as small as a pimple, but more irritating. I do have one on my neck too, and i dont want to rip it off but its bothering me. What are these small growths?

Answer 1

It could be a mole. Moles are not just big ugly things that are on the side of witches noses. Some can be as small as a pimple and the same color as your normal skin. I have no traditional moles but I have several of these. However if you are really concerned then go see a dermatologist. Nothing is healthier than peace of mind, and better than worrying about what it is. here are some pics of skin cancer moles that you can compare it to.

Answer 2

I have the same problem as you, and here are some tips: *Prevention* 1. Cleanse - Wash face with a mild and gentle acne medicated cleanser. Try Neutrogena OilFree Acne Wash $8 2. Tone - Swipe a tightening toner on only those areas of your face that gets oily and pimply (in your case, that would be your chin). Try Noxema Triple Clean Astrigent $5. 3. Moisturize - Apply an oil-free moisturizer on your face. Try Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer $8 4. Treat - Apply a salicyclic acid medicated cream or benzoyl peroxide cream on your chin. This will not only treat the exisitng pimples on your chin faster, but it will prevent new ones from coming. Try Clean and Clear Persagel $6 FAST DIAGNOSIS: - As for getting rid of these painful, under-the-skin CYSTIC acne bumps, you really can't do anything about it other than wait. Unfortunately, these kind of pimples aren't your typical, run of the mill acne, and cannot be reduced significantly with acne creams. Instead, all you can do is apply a cold ice cube on it to decrease the swelling, and a bit of visine to get rid of the redness. But even with this, you still won't see or feel much of a difference. If you would like, you can bring the cystic pimple from under the skin, to the surface, by applying a hot compress to it. Steam your face while in the shower and continue to apply gentle heat to your chin. This will make the pimple come up to the skin and accelerate healing. *******IF YOU ARE DESPERATE HOWEVER********** - In case you absolutely NEED to get rid of these painful, undergrown pimples FAST, you can head to the dermatologist and get a needle shot of highly concentrated cortisone. Swelling, Redness, and Pain should be significantly reduced, if not completely gone, within at least 24 hours. However, the treatment is expensive and only a licenced dermatologist can do it.

Answer 3

It is possible that you could have a cyst, boil, or wart. A cyst is a larger bump and is not typically red. A boil is big and has puss in it, and hurts! If you have a wart, it will look like just a small bump of skin. It sounds like you may have a wart, one of the best ways to get rid of a wart is to put acidic wart remover on it, then cover it with clear nail polish. Make sure it is covered at all times, warts need oxygen to keep alive and doing this will suffocate it. You should start to notice it drying up and getting smaller in about a week.

Answer 4

1

Answer 5

this is personal advice, not medical advice

it might be a hive. you may have an allergy to something. take benedryl, and see if they go away. if they don't, or don't disappear in about a week, i recommend consulting a dermatologist

Answer 6

Sounds like a cyst.

Answer 7

if its sorta black be worried if not i would ask a doctor just in case then you wont' have to worry take care.