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Fleshy Plugs Under Skin In Pores on Face
there is a spot on my nose that i've rubbed raw washing, trying to get these "things" out of my pores. these are not whiteheads, nor blackheads. these are clusters of white or fleshy hard and sticky plugs-- not filled with anything, but they stick straight out from the pores. They are not bumps. If I rub the area w/ a towel they do not rub off at all. I tried to remove one with tweezers, and it was very tacky (as in sticky) and clearly goes deep under the skin. Part of it broke off but I could still see that the pore was plugged and a day or two later top of the plug was sticking out again. i can't find ANYTHING online that looks like it.
Here a link that explains this with more detail and why the abuse of antibiotics is the main cause of this problem, I tried to pasted but is too long, so visit the link :)
read:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3970831/
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a fungal acneiform condition commonly misdiagnosed as acne vulgaris. Although often associated with common acne, this condition may persist for years without complete resolution with typical acne medications. Malassezia folliculitis results from overgrowth of yeast present in the normal cutaneous flora. Eruptions may be associated with conditions altering this flora, such as immunosuppression and antibiotic use. The most common presentation is monomorphic papules and pustules, often on the chest, back, posterior arms, and face. Oral antifungals are the most effective treatment and result in rapid improvement. The association with acne vulgaris may require combinations of both antifungal and acne medications. This article reviews and updates readers on this not uncommon, but easily missed, condition.
read:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3970831/
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a fungal acneiform condition commonly misdiagnosed as acne vulgaris. Although often associated with common acne, this condition may persist for years without complete resolution with typical acne medications. Malassezia folliculitis results from overgrowth of yeast present in the normal cutaneous flora. Eruptions may be associated with conditions altering this flora, such as immunosuppression and antibiotic use. The most common presentation is monomorphic papules and pustules, often on the chest, back, posterior arms, and face. Oral antifungals are the most effective treatment and result in rapid improvement. The association with acne vulgaris may require combinations of both antifungal and acne medications. This article reviews and updates readers on this not uncommon, but easily missed, condition.
Hello everybody, I promised myself I will find and share a cure to this, I cant assure we all have the same problem but after all the time and money I have invested trying to resolved this sores with all the characteristics you all are familiar with, white cores, taking forever to heal, et.. I think may be worth it for you to read my conclusions after dealing with this for 18 months and finally being clear for almost 4 months, a little about me: I am a very health conscious lady don't smoke, don't drink, I am an athlete, eat 100% healthy organic, gluten free,dairy free, soy free... I was diagnosed with leaky gut after taking Naproxen on and off for a year... that is probably another story but what I want to point here is that even I have always being taking good care of my body but the health of my stomach was compromised plus I have being taking in different occasions antibiotics since I was little, I wished my mom knew better but parents take decisions base on doctors advice, very sad they still don't understand the consequences of taking antibiotics for everything, So back in 2014 I was prescribed cephalexin (Antibiotics), soon after that I had the first 2 sores that initially looked like acne, so I tried many things that I have posted in the past, after many I really mean many products the following are the strategies that have me clear for the last 4 months:
1. This is YEAST Overgrowth (FUNGUS)
2. YOU need to invest in probiotics and control the fungus novergrowth with medicine, I personally take Nystatin which is working and still gentle with your body
3. Buy the fungus treatment that comes clear with a brush and the main ingredient is Clotrimazole I bought mine at Walgreens and is in the nail products section, I put this on the skin before mackeup, it dries quick and has no color so very convenient for guys too, it penetrates the skin deep and kill the infection.
4 Wash your face with selsun medicated shampoo
5. Prescription Retin A (scars and prevention)
6. facil Lasser hair removal
7. Yeast feeds from the sugar you eat so clean diet is important here, at least keep you sugar intake low.
8. Keep a positive aptitude, I know this can be very frustrating and debilitating when you cant find the right answers, I have being there but if my advice is not effective for your case, keep searching ... God will guide you if you ask for his help :)
I am working in fixing the scares this nightmare left on my skin, I hope this can help someone, thanks to everyone here who shared their experience because of that I felt I was not alone in the worse moments of this situation:) God bless you!
1. This is YEAST Overgrowth (FUNGUS)
2. YOU need to invest in probiotics and control the fungus novergrowth with medicine, I personally take Nystatin which is working and still gentle with your body
3. Buy the fungus treatment that comes clear with a brush and the main ingredient is Clotrimazole I bought mine at Walgreens and is in the nail products section, I put this on the skin before mackeup, it dries quick and has no color so very convenient for guys too, it penetrates the skin deep and kill the infection.
4 Wash your face with selsun medicated shampoo
5. Prescription Retin A (scars and prevention)
6. facil Lasser hair removal
7. Yeast feeds from the sugar you eat so clean diet is important here, at least keep you sugar intake low.
8. Keep a positive aptitude, I know this can be very frustrating and debilitating when you cant find the right answers, I have being there but if my advice is not effective for your case, keep searching ... God will guide you if you ask for his help :)
I am working in fixing the scares this nightmare left on my skin, I hope this can help someone, thanks to everyone here who shared their experience because of that I felt I was not alone in the worse moments of this situation:) God bless you!
I tried eating gluten free, three times. It did not work at all. Made zero difference so it must be something else.
If you have the following:
-Sores on CHIN (rare to occur elsewhere on face, but can/do)
-Typically start with a tingle or a bump, but soon the skin peels away around a white core/plug
- There is no puss
- Pain and itching while core/plug remains
- Cannot be easily covered because the sores are open and large
- These are not normal pimples
Eventually core is exposed enough to pluck out or remove with a steriliized needle and yes it will bleed profusely. No healing occurs until it is removed
- There are usually only 1-3 at a time at various stages.
The ONLY way I have found to PREVENT (Nothing heals them!) is a strict NO GLUTEN DIET!
I have come to this conclusion after nearly 10 years of dermatologists and multiple biopsies and use of every possible product on the market and available by prescription, oral and topical!
1 month on a gluten free diet and my face has never been this clear, with the exception of 2 years ago when I ate vegetables and meat only for a month (happened to be gluten-free, but was not focused on that at the time). If you want relief from this very real condition, that dermatologists do not seem to have a clue about, you will find it well worth the effort to go on a gluten-free diet. You will gain some much more than you give up. It is definitely worth it to me and I hope this information helps you too! Best wishes to you for clearer skin in the New Year!
-Sores on CHIN (rare to occur elsewhere on face, but can/do)
-Typically start with a tingle or a bump, but soon the skin peels away around a white core/plug
- There is no puss
- Pain and itching while core/plug remains
- Cannot be easily covered because the sores are open and large
- These are not normal pimples
Eventually core is exposed enough to pluck out or remove with a steriliized needle and yes it will bleed profusely. No healing occurs until it is removed
- There are usually only 1-3 at a time at various stages.
The ONLY way I have found to PREVENT (Nothing heals them!) is a strict NO GLUTEN DIET!
I have come to this conclusion after nearly 10 years of dermatologists and multiple biopsies and use of every possible product on the market and available by prescription, oral and topical!
1 month on a gluten free diet and my face has never been this clear, with the exception of 2 years ago when I ate vegetables and meat only for a month (happened to be gluten-free, but was not focused on that at the time). If you want relief from this very real condition, that dermatologists do not seem to have a clue about, you will find it well worth the effort to go on a gluten-free diet. You will gain some much more than you give up. It is definitely worth it to me and I hope this information helps you too! Best wishes to you for clearer skin in the New Year!
Has anyone with this problem been tested (histologically)
for MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM (or planning to do that)?
That might be some atypical form of this viral infection, may be combined with smth. else (Malassezia yeast, etc.)
for MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM (or planning to do that)?
That might be some atypical form of this viral infection, may be combined with smth. else (Malassezia yeast, etc.)
OK. I don't know what these things are. However, if what you have is what I have… I have found the cure! I came back here to tell you. I wish I had an answer as to what these things are. But I don't. Honestly, I don't even want to think about it. I've read so many different theories. Here are my symptoms:
Most of the time it starts off like a normal pimple. Usually on my chin. Quickly develops into a raised bump that nothing will come out of. Soon after that it is an open sore with white fleshy plugs that are like thorns. The plugs have to come out because they are so extremely painful. The pain will not go away until the plugs are out. It's extremely difficult to get these plugs out. After a lot of digging… If you pull the plug out, it bleeds profusely. Before you say stop picking… I've tried leaving it alone. The pain is so intense. It's like needles. Those little plugs hurt very badly. These pimples if that's what you want to call them… Last longer than a month. Healing is extremely slow. It is basically an open, and oozing wound for over a month. Finally it will start to dry up. And within days there's another one.Anyway, I am hoping and praying I never have to deal with this again. I believe I found the cure.
Now, here's the problem. I tried two different things at one time. It worked. But I'm unwilling to experiment to see which one or if it's both that work. I am 42 years old and I have had one of these pimples on my face every day since I was 14. I have not had one in three months. They will start, but I have found a way to get rid of them in one day! As soon as I notice it's starting, I do go ahead and try to squeeze it out. I think it needs to be opened up to be able to get the ingredients in there. I do try to get that first white plug out. But I do not dig. If I cant get it out easily and leave it alone, next I put Teatree oil on the pimple. Pure Teatree oil from the vitamin section. Not mixed with anything like some acne meds. But the pure tea tree oil essential oil. I put it straight on the pimple.. After it dries I put on antifungal cream. ( like for athletes foot) I just get the generic brand.
I do this several times the first day.
It's GONE the next day. Gone.
Like I said, I'm not sure if it's one or the other or the combination of both… And I'm not willing to try to change anything. I just wanted you all to know. I've been following this board for a couple of years and I've tried everything that's been suggested. When I put these two together… It worked A miracle for me. I hope it works for you too.
Most of the time it starts off like a normal pimple. Usually on my chin. Quickly develops into a raised bump that nothing will come out of. Soon after that it is an open sore with white fleshy plugs that are like thorns. The plugs have to come out because they are so extremely painful. The pain will not go away until the plugs are out. It's extremely difficult to get these plugs out. After a lot of digging… If you pull the plug out, it bleeds profusely. Before you say stop picking… I've tried leaving it alone. The pain is so intense. It's like needles. Those little plugs hurt very badly. These pimples if that's what you want to call them… Last longer than a month. Healing is extremely slow. It is basically an open, and oozing wound for over a month. Finally it will start to dry up. And within days there's another one.Anyway, I am hoping and praying I never have to deal with this again. I believe I found the cure.
Now, here's the problem. I tried two different things at one time. It worked. But I'm unwilling to experiment to see which one or if it's both that work. I am 42 years old and I have had one of these pimples on my face every day since I was 14. I have not had one in three months. They will start, but I have found a way to get rid of them in one day! As soon as I notice it's starting, I do go ahead and try to squeeze it out. I think it needs to be opened up to be able to get the ingredients in there. I do try to get that first white plug out. But I do not dig. If I cant get it out easily and leave it alone, next I put Teatree oil on the pimple. Pure Teatree oil from the vitamin section. Not mixed with anything like some acne meds. But the pure tea tree oil essential oil. I put it straight on the pimple.. After it dries I put on antifungal cream. ( like for athletes foot) I just get the generic brand.
I do this several times the first day.
It's GONE the next day. Gone.
Like I said, I'm not sure if it's one or the other or the combination of both… And I'm not willing to try to change anything. I just wanted you all to know. I've been following this board for a couple of years and I've tried everything that's been suggested. When I put these two together… It worked A miracle for me. I hope it works for you too.
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