What Are These Bumps?

Quinny · ‎03-09-2010

I am 62 years old and have been blessed with some pretty good genes as far as my skin is concerned. I've always maintained a simple but quality skincare regimen. Over the last 6 months, I have been noticing what look to be like blind pimples, particularly on the skin above and to the sides of my upper lip and sometimes on my chin. Occasionally, after I exfoliate, some will look reddened. After a while, the pimply look goes away, but a small bump remains.

What are these odd pimple/bumps? And what can I do about them?

bonnielu · ‎03-11-2010

Perhaps you should just see a doctor and get a medical opinion.

D Kay · ‎04-20-2010

If they are just around the mouth, could be perioral dermatitis which should be treated by a dermatologist. Don't try to get a diagnosis on this website.

Katcat1 · ‎07-21-2011

@Quinny If they have a white substance inside of them they are Milia. Sometimes I will get one or two if I use a too rich moistuirzer.

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Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

@Quinny None of us can diagnose your medical condition.

Make an appointment with your doctor. Everyone's skin is different. Don't let this slide.

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

@Quinny What's a blind pimple?

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Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

The older you get, the more weird bumps and abnormalities will appear on your face.

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Nonametoday · ‎03-09-2010

I got milia after shingles. I thought that was quite enough, but had to have milia develop as well.

nana59 · ‎05-12-2012

@Kachina624 wrote:
The older you get, the more weird bumps and abnormalities will appear on your face.

you're absolutely right.....i can cover up the psoriasis on my body.....but can't cover up the spots i'm now getting on my face!! there's no such thing as growing old gracefully...