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What Causes Boil Like Bumps From Jawline To Behind The Ears?
Question: I have had a skin issue for about 4 years now. I have these boil like bumps that form on my jawline, behind my ears and on my neck. They look like pimples but they're not. They get really big and red, sometimes with heads, sometimes without. When I pop them they become infected and are very slow to heal.
Brief Answer:
Please provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
From your description, it looks like you have been dealing with acneiform lesions. But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the skin condition .
Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if you have any lesions over scalp or rest of body?
Any associated pain or itching?
What all treatments have you taken already? Both oral and topical drugs?
What all are you applying over them at present?
Do you use any oil or creams over it?
Do you use hair oil?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Please also mention which place you belong to, so that I can guide you regarding the treatment accordingly .
Dr Geetika Paul
Please provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
From your description, it looks like you have been dealing with acneiform lesions. But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the skin condition .
Please click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if you have any lesions over scalp or rest of body?
Any associated pain or itching?
What all treatments have you taken already? Both oral and topical drugs?
What all are you applying over them at present?
Do you use any oil or creams over it?
Do you use hair oil?
I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Please also mention which place you belong to, so that I can guide you regarding the treatment accordingly .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No pain or itching, I haven't really tried anything to be honest I have just dealt with them, none on the rest of my body, occasionally I might get one on my chest or arm but they usually stay up towards my face/neck. I use hair oil occasionally, I have noticed they seem to pop up more when I am a little stressed
Brief Answer:
Acneiform lesions, take proper care of skin, treat
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to be developing recurrent lesions of acneiform eruptions .
Such type of lesions can occur under hormonal influence in the premenstrual period or can occur under influence of stress.
First of all, it is important to avoid application of hair or body oils and creams. Moisturizers can increase their recurrence .
You can apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day .
You can use some salicylic acid based face wash on regular basis like neutrogena saliwash. This helps in regulating oil secretion and prevents recurrent development of these lesions.
You should use only oil free moisturizers on regular basis.
Since these lesions are basically hormonal , they tend to heal slowly by themselves .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Acneiform lesions, take proper care of skin, treat
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to be developing recurrent lesions of acneiform eruptions .
Such type of lesions can occur under hormonal influence in the premenstrual period or can occur under influence of stress.
First of all, it is important to avoid application of hair or body oils and creams. Moisturizers can increase their recurrence .
You can apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day .
You can use some salicylic acid based face wash on regular basis like neutrogena saliwash. This helps in regulating oil secretion and prevents recurrent development of these lesions.
You should use only oil free moisturizers on regular basis.
Since these lesions are basically hormonal , they tend to heal slowly by themselves .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do you recommend popping these? I feel like they spread when I pop them. Will they ever go away?
Brief Answer:
Avoid touching or squeezing the lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
No, I would definitely not recommend you to pop or squeeze the lesions since it increases the infection and also increase the chance of developing pigmented scars.
Instead you should avoid touching the lesions. Simply apply the antibiotic cream over the affected areas twice a day after thorough cleaning of hands .
Also make sure that you use a sunscreen regularly before going out in sun.
Dr Geetika Paul
Avoid touching or squeezing the lesions
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
No, I would definitely not recommend you to pop or squeeze the lesions since it increases the infection and also increase the chance of developing pigmented scars.
Instead you should avoid touching the lesions. Simply apply the antibiotic cream over the affected areas twice a day after thorough cleaning of hands .
Also make sure that you use a sunscreen regularly before going out in sun.
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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