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hello im an african american male 38 with problems on the left side of my face i think it is do to a barber cutting me with a razor about 2 yrs ago my left side has never been the same  it doesnt feel like razor bumps tho its not under my chin its on my left cheek its like hard bumps inside my face u can feel them sometimes i squeeze them n puss comes out n about 3 bumps on the outside that wont go away i tweeze them get the hair out now my face is getting like craters in it signed i just want my damn smooth face back!!!!


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[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to ingrown hair, boils or sebaceous cysts. For ingrown hair after shaving, apply warm compresses after shaving and keep the area clean. Other treatment options include shaving in a different direction, tweezing, exfoliating with facial scrubs, sponges, towels or creams containing acid and ibuprofen or other NSAIDs. Topical application of dilute glycolic acid and salicylic prepared solutions are also helpful. You can consult a dermatologist and discuss these treatment options with him.

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.