Large White Bumps on my Chin that are NOT pimples

[alison43331]

Hi

I get these hard, very painful white raised bumps on my chin. The first time I tried popping it, thinking it was a pimple. I felt like there was a little tiny hole in the center of the large bump in which maybe pus or acne could come out. Indeed, I finally, after a STRUGGLE, popped it and just a little whiteness and pus came out.
However, the bump on my chin remained raised. It would not go away. I tried popping more of it, although nothing would come out. However, I still have huge, ugly, painful white bumps on my skin that definitely are not pimples or zits. What is going on? What are these things? How do I treat it?

[Lisa1983]

Have you tried steaming your face? Hot bowl of water, lean over with a towel over your head for 10 minutes, if it doesn't bring the white bumps to a head you can definitely rule out zits. If this don't work go to your local chemist the pharmacist will be able to help you out, i'm sure!!

[amonty1144]

They could be milia, they are keratin not spots, see this link.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/mil ia.shtml

[4GS]

They are either:

milia, or...

ball rash

[solitude]

I have a tendency to milia too - I hate them! I bought one of those pore perfect facial vacuums? After steaming, exfoliating and with regular use, most of mine just popped out - much to my great relief. My family laugh at me, but I wouldn't be without my pore perfect now.

[cherrycherry]

don't try to do it yourself...you might end up with permanent scarring. It would be better to visit your GP cos sometimes really deep bumps need prescription medicine to clear them, or at least you could be referred to a skin advisory expert

[Ice.Maiden]

Acne wouldn't come out of the centre of the bump. hun, as it's a condition in itself. If the bumps aren't developing spots or milia, then they could be small fatty cysts, but if you keep getting these things, a trip to teh doctor's might be in order. I'm sure the condition'll soon go though, if you keep your face well cleansed and oil-free. Also, your age can have a bearing on whether you get things like this.