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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.
I think it’s a type of Demodex. There’s 65 different Demodex Species identified.
Stay with me on this.
I have been suffering on and off 40 years with different outbreaks all over my body. I am a 54 yo female . I always had the ones under lip- upper chin and breakouts in T area. I was told at some point in my teens I had Rosacea (thought it just meant I blushed.) With that said, through the years I broke out in this order, upper arms, forearms, upper thighs, lower legs, calves, stomach, chest, and now upper back, cheeks, ear edges, eyes, and scalp. Each stage of body parts the hair growth has almost completely diminished. Not having hairy arms and legs was a win. But seriously I don’t want to loose my scalp hair so the search is on. I know this is an old post I am replying to but I do in hopes to find answers and maybe set some in motion for the future.
I always found that it would not heal until you get the core , for lack of a better term, out. Also if there were near by white nodules it would spread and join the party. Then one day a few years ago I had one where the scab came off with the white plug dried into it. It was long and stretched 5-10x its size. Like it was a rubber band and it left the hole like what I thought was the core did. So for that past however many years I have been working on pulling out without it breaking, it’s tug a war. When I get a hold of it I twist tug, wiggle, twist tug and it works sometimes. These outbreaks and bumps itch, burn, tenderness to touch whether or not I have messed with it, throb, feels like a splinter or thorns, sometimes pinching and more.
Demodex is a parasite that has characteristics of tick like worm.
Like I said 65 identified species. For just an example: Cattle version can get as large a chicken egg or small as a pin. Not implying that humans get that version. Just stating not all Demodex species are microorganisms.
With a tick you have to get the head out and a worm with grow back its body as well as stretching so far until it pulls or rips apart.
From studies and statistics I have read 70% of humans have Demodex that are in their 70s. Babies are not born with Demodex.
Demodex are responsible for two categories of bacteria. Each category has multiple bacteria. These bacteria’s can cause a multitude of diseases and infections. (I have H. Pylori wrecking my stomach and intestines.)
Why I think it’s some kind of Demodex is I pulled one out, kept it in tweezers tightly and it moved/swayed always trying to go upwards. It was slow but just deliberate movement as if to pull out of my grip. I turned sideways or upside down it curled upwards.
Mind you it’s no bigger than a chin hair of 1-2 mm tops. I have great near sightseeing.
I read an article that I didn’t save of course. But it read like this Benzoyl peroxyl weakens the outer shell, treat with high concentrations of Tea tree next, then zap them with lemon juice. My experience is it did something to definitely weaken it but it just needed more punch for the kill.
My current face treatment
It hates heat, steaming hot wash cloth, wash with tea tree soap, next wash with sulfur soap, treat open wounds with hydrogen peroxide, next salicylic acid pad (let sit). Repeat twice if needed. Ivermectin cream and castor oil. Let that dry and soak in, takes about 20-30 minutes. If a wound is weeping I use monkey butt non talc powder.
For body, hot bath with epson salt, magnesium flakes, and or msm powder. I use same soap of tea tree and sulfur ( I have super soft and sensitive skin, nothing I use has reacted badly).
Be sure to wash the bridge of nose and only around the eyes, eyebrows are fine. Check your nostrils, if you have hair trim to check. If you have bumps in there don’t pick the damage could cause infection to your sinuses then brain. Nostrils use Q-Tips to clean and treat, keeping the hair trimmed.
For scalp, Neutrogena T-Sal, apply to scalp and let sit for a few minutes longer the better, then layer and rinse. No conditioner. I have long wavy curly hair and once dried it’s still soft. I treat the ends maybe once a month with a neutragena leave in conditioner.
I am waiting for doctors appointment to get on antibiotics for H. Pylori. My long term invasion has taken a toll on my immune system. During episodes I have low WBC and Positive antinuclear antibody (ANA), but no lupus.
My story is long but so is my research. Demodex is the only thing that matches except for the size. It’s not Mila or Keratin. Medical research is vast and complex. Nothing is impossible nor conclusive. What’s found today came change in 50 years. I’m not an expert just a person who is trying to heal enough to function without being pinched all dang day. Please reply any questions or ideas. Thank you for reading
Stay with me on this.
I have been suffering on and off 40 years with different outbreaks all over my body. I am a 54 yo female . I always had the ones under lip- upper chin and breakouts in T area. I was told at some point in my teens I had Rosacea (thought it just meant I blushed.) With that said, through the years I broke out in this order, upper arms, forearms, upper thighs, lower legs, calves, stomach, chest, and now upper back, cheeks, ear edges, eyes, and scalp. Each stage of body parts the hair growth has almost completely diminished. Not having hairy arms and legs was a win. But seriously I don’t want to loose my scalp hair so the search is on. I know this is an old post I am replying to but I do in hopes to find answers and maybe set some in motion for the future.
I always found that it would not heal until you get the core , for lack of a better term, out. Also if there were near by white nodules it would spread and join the party. Then one day a few years ago I had one where the scab came off with the white plug dried into it. It was long and stretched 5-10x its size. Like it was a rubber band and it left the hole like what I thought was the core did. So for that past however many years I have been working on pulling out without it breaking, it’s tug a war. When I get a hold of it I twist tug, wiggle, twist tug and it works sometimes. These outbreaks and bumps itch, burn, tenderness to touch whether or not I have messed with it, throb, feels like a splinter or thorns, sometimes pinching and more.
Demodex is a parasite that has characteristics of tick like worm.
Like I said 65 identified species. For just an example: Cattle version can get as large a chicken egg or small as a pin. Not implying that humans get that version. Just stating not all Demodex species are microorganisms.
With a tick you have to get the head out and a worm with grow back its body as well as stretching so far until it pulls or rips apart.
From studies and statistics I have read 70% of humans have Demodex that are in their 70s. Babies are not born with Demodex.
Demodex are responsible for two categories of bacteria. Each category has multiple bacteria. These bacteria’s can cause a multitude of diseases and infections. (I have H. Pylori wrecking my stomach and intestines.)
Why I think it’s some kind of Demodex is I pulled one out, kept it in tweezers tightly and it moved/swayed always trying to go upwards. It was slow but just deliberate movement as if to pull out of my grip. I turned sideways or upside down it curled upwards.
Mind you it’s no bigger than a chin hair of 1-2 mm tops. I have great near sightseeing.
I read an article that I didn’t save of course. But it read like this Benzoyl peroxyl weakens the outer shell, treat with high concentrations of Tea tree next, then zap them with lemon juice. My experience is it did something to definitely weaken it but it just needed more punch for the kill.
My current face treatment
It hates heat, steaming hot wash cloth, wash with tea tree soap, next wash with sulfur soap, treat open wounds with hydrogen peroxide, next salicylic acid pad (let sit). Repeat twice if needed. Ivermectin cream and castor oil. Let that dry and soak in, takes about 20-30 minutes. If a wound is weeping I use monkey butt non talc powder.
For body, hot bath with epson salt, magnesium flakes, and or msm powder. I use same soap of tea tree and sulfur ( I have super soft and sensitive skin, nothing I use has reacted badly).
Be sure to wash the bridge of nose and only around the eyes, eyebrows are fine. Check your nostrils, if you have hair trim to check. If you have bumps in there don’t pick the damage could cause infection to your sinuses then brain. Nostrils use Q-Tips to clean and treat, keeping the hair trimmed.
For scalp, Neutrogena T-Sal, apply to scalp and let sit for a few minutes longer the better, then layer and rinse. No conditioner. I have long wavy curly hair and once dried it’s still soft. I treat the ends maybe once a month with a neutragena leave in conditioner.
I am waiting for doctors appointment to get on antibiotics for H. Pylori. My long term invasion has taken a toll on my immune system. During episodes I have low WBC and Positive antinuclear antibody (ANA), but no lupus.
My story is long but so is my research. Demodex is the only thing that matches except for the size. It’s not Mila or Keratin. Medical research is vast and complex. Nothing is impossible nor conclusive. What’s found today came change in 50 years. I’m not an expert just a person who is trying to heal enough to function without being pinched all dang day. Please reply any questions or ideas. Thank you for reading
Spent 8am to 7pm researching today. Where did it get me? The same place I was at the start of my research, lost, with multiple “maybes”.
I do not think it’s melassezia, candida, keratin, morgellons, etc.
My problem presents itself as a deep pimple or cystic acne usually on the chin, occasionally on the nose. It’s painful, kind of throbbing, sometimes warm to touch. WETHER OR NOT I mess with it does not matter. At some point the top layer of skin will come off and I’m left with an open sore and behold...white “plugs” underneath. This sore WILL NOT go away until the plugs are removed! The sore will leak a clear or yellowish liquid sometimes. It can leak for over 24hrs. Sometimes the sore will have a honeycomb scab look to it, but this “scab” comes off with the slightest touch or movement. Like all others, dermatologist did not helped, I was labeled a picker with adult acne. This issue didn’t start until mid 20’s. I have tried many of the things listed and it does not help or offers minor temporary relief.
Here are the medications I take, as well as my routinely used face products:
Spironolactone 150mg
Tretinoin (small dot 3x a week)
Clindamycin (small dot every morning)
Ketoconazole Shampoo (used as face wash a few times a week)
And now Clotrimazole (foot antifungal, as needed during flairs....this does give me an itchy redness little rash if used too much, I has pretty sensitive skin)
I also use ****** Hydrating Face Wash, and La Rouche Posay Mositurizer. I try not to use anything near the affected area when I have an open flare up of the plugs.
I'm curious if we can all find a common factor?
Why do we all have this issue?
When did it start for you?
Do you find stress affects it for better or worst?
I think figuring out any common factors could help.
Has anyone had a cyst removed or broken bone?
Here is a list of top “maybes” from reading:
Discoid Lupus
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis
And lastly my entire “maybe” list:
Tinea barbae
Staph epi
Impetigo
Staph infection/folliculitis
MRSA
Demodex
Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis
Parasites
Merkel cell carcinoma
Ring worm
Myiasis
•autoimmune?
HPV skin infection
I am currently sitting with tape on my face. Some property in duct tape brings out warts and this won’t hurt to try.
The first bit of information I ever found can be found at this link as well as photos of my issue. (Page 6 username Shoober)
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/page/6/
I do not think it’s melassezia, candida, keratin, morgellons, etc.
My problem presents itself as a deep pimple or cystic acne usually on the chin, occasionally on the nose. It’s painful, kind of throbbing, sometimes warm to touch. WETHER OR NOT I mess with it does not matter. At some point the top layer of skin will come off and I’m left with an open sore and behold...white “plugs” underneath. This sore WILL NOT go away until the plugs are removed! The sore will leak a clear or yellowish liquid sometimes. It can leak for over 24hrs. Sometimes the sore will have a honeycomb scab look to it, but this “scab” comes off with the slightest touch or movement. Like all others, dermatologist did not helped, I was labeled a picker with adult acne. This issue didn’t start until mid 20’s. I have tried many of the things listed and it does not help or offers minor temporary relief.
Here are the medications I take, as well as my routinely used face products:
Spironolactone 150mg
Tretinoin (small dot 3x a week)
Clindamycin (small dot every morning)
Ketoconazole Shampoo (used as face wash a few times a week)
And now Clotrimazole (foot antifungal, as needed during flairs....this does give me an itchy redness little rash if used too much, I has pretty sensitive skin)
I also use ****** Hydrating Face Wash, and La Rouche Posay Mositurizer. I try not to use anything near the affected area when I have an open flare up of the plugs.
I'm curious if we can all find a common factor?
Why do we all have this issue?
When did it start for you?
Do you find stress affects it for better or worst?
I think figuring out any common factors could help.
Has anyone had a cyst removed or broken bone?
Here is a list of top “maybes” from reading:
Discoid Lupus
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis
And lastly my entire “maybe” list:
Tinea barbae
Staph epi
Impetigo
Staph infection/folliculitis
MRSA
Demodex
Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis
Parasites
Merkel cell carcinoma
Ring worm
Myiasis
•autoimmune?
HPV skin infection
I am currently sitting with tape on my face. Some property in duct tape brings out warts and this won’t hurt to try.
The first bit of information I ever found can be found at this link as well as photos of my issue. (Page 6 username Shoober)
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/page/6/
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Spent 8am to 7pm researching today. Where did it get me? The same place I was at the start of my research, lost, with multiple “maybes”.
I do not think it’s melassezia, candida, keratin, morgellons, etc.
My problem presents itself as a deep pimple or cystic acne usually on the chin, occasionally on the nose. It’s painful, kind of throbbing, sometimes warm to touch. WETHER OR NOT I mess with it does not matter. At some point the top layer of skin will come off and I’m left with an open sore and behold...white “plugs” underneath. This sore WILL NOT go away until the plugs are removed! The sore will leak a clear or yellowish liquid sometimes. It can leak for over 24hrs. Sometimes the sore will have a honeycomb scab look to it, but this “scab” comes off with the slightest touch or movement. Like all others, dermatologist did not helped, I was labeled a picker with adult acne. This issue didn’t start until mid 20’s. I have tried many of the things listed and it does not help or offers minor temporary relief.
Here are the medications I take, as well as my routinely used face products:
Spironolactone 150mg
Tretinoin (small dot 3x a week)
Clindamycin (small dot every morning)
Ketoconazole Shampoo (used as face wash a few times a week)
And now Clotrimazole (foot antifungal, as needed during flairs....this does give me an itchy redness little rash if used too much, I has pretty sensitive skin)
I also use ****** Hydrating Face Wash, and La Rouche Posay Mositurizer. I try not to use anything near the affected area when I have an open flare up of the plugs.
I'm curious if we can all find a common factor?
Why do we all have this issue?
When did it start for you?
Do you find stress affects it for better or worst?
I think figuring out any common factors could help.
Has anyone had a cyst removed or broken bone?
Here is a list of top “maybes” from reading:
Discoid Lupus
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis
And lastly my entire “maybe” list:
Tinea barbae
Staph epi
Impetigo
Staph infection/folliculitis
MRSA
Demodex
Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis
Parasites
Merkel cell carcinoma
Ring worm
Myiasis
•autoimmune?
HPV skin infection
I am currently sitting with tape on my face. Some property in duct tape brings out warts and this won’t hurt to try.
The first bit of information I ever found can be found at this link as well as photos of my issue. (Page 6 username Shoober)
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/page/6/
I do not think it’s melassezia, candida, keratin, morgellons, etc.
My problem presents itself as a deep pimple or cystic acne usually on the chin, occasionally on the nose. It’s painful, kind of throbbing, sometimes warm to touch. WETHER OR NOT I mess with it does not matter. At some point the top layer of skin will come off and I’m left with an open sore and behold...white “plugs” underneath. This sore WILL NOT go away until the plugs are removed! The sore will leak a clear or yellowish liquid sometimes. It can leak for over 24hrs. Sometimes the sore will have a honeycomb scab look to it, but this “scab” comes off with the slightest touch or movement. Like all others, dermatologist did not helped, I was labeled a picker with adult acne. This issue didn’t start until mid 20’s. I have tried many of the things listed and it does not help or offers minor temporary relief.
Here are the medications I take, as well as my routinely used face products:
Spironolactone 150mg
Tretinoin (small dot 3x a week)
Clindamycin (small dot every morning)
Ketoconazole Shampoo (used as face wash a few times a week)
And now Clotrimazole (foot antifungal, as needed during flairs....this does give me an itchy redness little rash if used too much, I has pretty sensitive skin)
I also use ****** Hydrating Face Wash, and La Rouche Posay Mositurizer. I try not to use anything near the affected area when I have an open flare up of the plugs.
I'm curious if we can all find a common factor?
Why do we all have this issue?
When did it start for you?
Do you find stress affects it for better or worst?
I think figuring out any common factors could help.
Has anyone had a cyst removed or broken bone?
Here is a list of top “maybes” from reading:
Discoid Lupus
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis
And lastly my entire “maybe” list:
Tinea barbae
Staph epi
Impetigo
Staph infection/folliculitis
MRSA
Demodex
Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis
Parasites
Merkel cell carcinoma
Ring worm
Myiasis
•autoimmune?
HPV skin infection
I am currently sitting with tape on my face. Some property in duct tape brings out warts and this won’t hurt to try.
The first bit of information I ever found can be found at this link as well as photos of my issue. (Page 6 username Shoober)
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/page/6/
Spent 8am to 7pm researching today. Where did it get me? The same place I was at the start of my research, lost, with multiple “maybes”.
I do not think it’s melassezia, candida, keratin, morgellons, etc.
My problem presents itself as a deep pimple or cystic acne usually on the chin, occasionally on the nose. It’s painful, kind of throbbing, sometimes warm to touch. WETHER OR NOT I mess with it does not matter. At some point the top layer of skin will come off and I’m left with an open sore and behold...white “plugs” underneath. This sore WILL NOT go away until the plugs are removed! The sore will leak a clear or yellowish liquid sometimes. It can leak for over 24hrs. Sometimes the sore will have a honeycomb scab look to it, but this “scab” comes off with the slightest touch or movement. Like all others, dermatologist did not helped, I was labeled a picker with adult acne. This issue didn’t start until mid 20’s. I have tried many of the things listed and it does not help or offers minor temporary relief.
Here are the medications I take, as well as my routinely used face products:
Spironolactone 150mg
Tretinoin (small dot 3x a week)
Clindamycin (small dot every morning)
Ketoconazole Shampoo (used as face wash a few times a week)
And now Clotrimazole (foot antifungal, as needed during flairs....this does give me an itchy redness little rash if used too much, I has pretty sensitive skin)
I also use ****** Hydrating Face Wash, and La Rouche Posay Mositurizer. I try not to use anything near the affected area when I have an open flare up of the plugs.
I'm curious if we can all find a common factor?
Why do we all have this issue?
When did it start for you?
Do you find stress affects it for better or worst?
I think figuring out any common factors could help.
Has anyone had a cyst removed or broken bone?
Here is a list of top “maybes” from reading:
Discoid Lupus
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis
And lastly my entire “maybe” list:
Tinea barbae
Staph epi
Impetigo
Staph infection/folliculitis
MRSA
Demodex
Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis
Parasites
Merkel cell carcinoma
Ring worm
Myiasis
•autoimmune?
HPV skin infection
I am currently sitting with tape on my face. Some property in duct tape brings out warts and this won’t hurt to try.
The first bit of information I ever found can be found at this link as well as photos of my issue. (Page 6 username Shoober)
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/page/6/
I do not think it’s melassezia, candida, keratin, morgellons, etc.
My problem presents itself as a deep pimple or cystic acne usually on the chin, occasionally on the nose. It’s painful, kind of throbbing, sometimes warm to touch. WETHER OR NOT I mess with it does not matter. At some point the top layer of skin will come off and I’m left with an open sore and behold...white “plugs” underneath. This sore WILL NOT go away until the plugs are removed! The sore will leak a clear or yellowish liquid sometimes. It can leak for over 24hrs. Sometimes the sore will have a honeycomb scab look to it, but this “scab” comes off with the slightest touch or movement. Like all others, dermatologist did not helped, I was labeled a picker with adult acne. This issue didn’t start until mid 20’s. I have tried many of the things listed and it does not help or offers minor temporary relief.
Here are the medications I take, as well as my routinely used face products:
Spironolactone 150mg
Tretinoin (small dot 3x a week)
Clindamycin (small dot every morning)
Ketoconazole Shampoo (used as face wash a few times a week)
And now Clotrimazole (foot antifungal, as needed during flairs....this does give me an itchy redness little rash if used too much, I has pretty sensitive skin)
I also use ****** Hydrating Face Wash, and La Rouche Posay Mositurizer. I try not to use anything near the affected area when I have an open flare up of the plugs.
I'm curious if we can all find a common factor?
Why do we all have this issue?
When did it start for you?
Do you find stress affects it for better or worst?
I think figuring out any common factors could help.
Has anyone had a cyst removed or broken bone?
Here is a list of top “maybes” from reading:
Discoid Lupus
Basal cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma
Actinic Keratosis
And lastly my entire “maybe” list:
Tinea barbae
Staph epi
Impetigo
Staph infection/folliculitis
MRSA
Demodex
Localized cutaneous leishmaniasis
Parasites
Merkel cell carcinoma
Ring worm
Myiasis
•autoimmune?
HPV skin infection
I am currently sitting with tape on my face. Some property in duct tape brings out warts and this won’t hurt to try.
The first bit of information I ever found can be found at this link as well as photos of my issue. (Page 6 username Shoober)
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/page/6/
I started having this same problem in my early twenties (I’m now 35) and through the process of elimination I discovered that these breakouts are triggered when I have dairy products with the exception of butter (because it is a fat). I believe that it is the proteins in the dairy causing the problem. I recently took an exlax stimulant to treat a stomach issue but did not realize that it had whey protein in it. I was soo angry. Going on 5 weeks and the last plug is out (I believe). Hope this helps someone.
havent had one of these in a few years then BAM this week I get what feels like a cystic acne pimple on my nose. Its red sore to the touch. I leave it a lone for a few days trying to dry it out with benzoyl peroxide it looks like its coming to a head (i see white) I squeeze it and white puss comes out but it still feels sore so I know there is still something there. The next day I squeeze again more puss comes out. it feels like its done but the next morning I wake up its sore again and then I see the white plug. All around the plug the top layer of skin is peeled off and the skin seems to close over it if I leave it alone. I squeezed it once more not hard but enough the plug started to peak out of my skin. I could have pulled it out but I have enough deep pitted scars on my nose so i decided to leave it alone. Im ging to leave it alone and keep it dry. Continuing my routine of benzoyl peroxide and retin a and adding alittle tea tree oil to the plug. Ive had a couple in the past I left a lone and they went away I just had to keep them dry its tempting to pick them though because they heal much faster when the plug is removed. I'll update make an update soon.
Also i found this forum where people have been describing the same issue
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/
Also i found this forum where people have been describing the same issue
https://www.acne.org/forums/topic/370396-tiny-white-plugs/
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