Red Bumps I guess thats what you could call it??

[Steph2014]

Well umm lets see....I have had these bumps they start out small, but get like really big and painful...ive had them for about a year or two idk anymore and the doctors havent helped me at all :( Sooo like i said they start out small kinda itchy, get really big and like kinda hard around the infected area or watever and really soulen...So anymore please help me out i really just want to get rid of what these things are PLEASEE
                                        Thank you

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to infected hair follicles causing folliculitis or boils. Use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful. In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed. Please consult a dermatologist in that case. Also if they are painful bumps that tingle and scab over then herpes sores is an important possibility.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Steph2014]

Oh yeah they last maybe a week or two also