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What Causes Little White Spikes Under Chin And Neck?

Hello. I have these growths on the bottom of my chin and on my neck; i dont know what they are. They look like little spikes of skin and little akin tags that split at the end. They have grown in 2 distinct patches. We have tried wart remover bbut it didnt work. We cut one whole patch off, but it grew back and increased in numbers within a few months. What could they be? And how do i get rid of them?
Mon, 22 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query cancan be two thinks .

- Firstly it can be folliculitis that is inflammation of hair follicles due to infection ,chemical irritation or physical irritation.

- Secondly it can occur due to keratoacanthoma , it is a growth of hair follicles due sun burn or over exposure to UV radiations .

I would suggest you to not to remove them by your own as it can complicate the condition like infection .

- Give cold compresses 3-4 tomes a day .

- Take ibuprofen(if not allergic) or paracetamol for itchiness and discomfort.

- Take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl .

Consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out causes like hives or angioedema .
Doctor may order blood test , skin patch test or biopsy. He /she may prescribe antibiotics or anti fungal drug depending upon the diagnosis .

Doctor may recommend their removal by cryotherapy , curetage or surgically.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Little White Spikes Under Chin And Neck?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query . The symptoms you mention in query cancan be two thinks . - Firstly it can be folliculitis that is inflammation of hair follicles due to infection ,chemical irritation or physical irritation. - Secondly it can occur due to keratoacanthoma , it is a growth of hair follicles due sun burn or over exposure to UV radiations . I would suggest you to not to remove them by your own as it can complicate the condition like infection . - Give cold compresses 3-4 tomes a day . - Take ibuprofen(if not allergic) or paracetamol for itchiness and discomfort. - Take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl . Consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out causes like hives or angioedema . Doctor may order blood test , skin patch test or biopsy. He /she may prescribe antibiotics or anti fungal drug depending upon the diagnosis . Doctor may recommend their removal by cryotherapy , curetage or surgically. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari