Tiny Bumps on Face and under lips

For the past 8 months or so I have had a set of tiny painless white bumps that stay the exact same size on my face roughly an inch below my eyes and under my lips.  Occasionally I get a new one that pops up but it's the same situation, they are jsut the size that I notice them at.  They don't produce any fluid and they don't itch.  I can't think of anything out of the ordinary that I've done.  My wife hasn't gotten them that we can tell.  Any ideas?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Three possibilities which should be ruled out are acne vulgaris, milia and rosacea (pimples are sometimes a part of rosacea). Avoiding caffeine, spicy foods, and alcohol, also may help clear the skin. If the symptoms persist then please consult a dermatologist. Also use of antibiotic creams, antihistaminics, sun screens helps but consultation of a dermatologist is required first.

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 doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.