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Red patches on face and a red bump on forehead!

by gutierrezerica, Mar 16, 2009 01:06AM
I recently got a bump that I believe was an under the skin pimple. It has shrunk but is still red! So I have a red circle on my forehead and its so hard to cover with makeup. Now I have red patches popping up on my face that I think has to do with acne. The patches itch pretty bad but there are no pimples forming. I am not one to get pimples so this is really upsetting me! I am about to be 19 so I am wondering if this is just normal?? but I have never had acne this bad in my whole life! And I dont want any scares on my face!! How do i get rid of this and most of all what is this!?
Member Comments (1)

by Rowena Santos, MD, Mar 16, 2009 04:06AM
Hi,

This may be due to hormonal changes that normally occurs at this time. Avoid self-medicating and scratching the lesions to prevent secondary infection. It is best that you have this evaluated further for proper management. Direct clinical examination is important for proper diagnosis.

Take care and keep us posted.  
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