white bumps

I am 41 years old and have always had great skin. For the past few weeks, I have started to notice small white bumps on my chin. There are several and appear to have puss in them, however they are difficult to pop and when I do, there just seems to be more of them the next day. I have been exfoliating and have been using the same products.

[Dr_Smita_S]

Hi,

There could be several causes for these bumps like hives, insect bites, milia, dermatitis or any allergic reaction.
It would be difficult to assess without physically examining the lesions. However, it seems from your description that the lesions might be a skin condition called milia. Milia, also known as milk spots are pearl-like whiteheads (may look like small grains of sand). They occur across the upper cheeks, under eyes, nose or chin and sometimes on the genitalia.  They are benign, keratin-filled cysts seen in people of all ages. Milia are formed directly from sloughed-off skin and usually found on the faces of infants and adults. They can result from use of harsh cosmetics or heat stress from sunlight or hot showers. You should wash the area with hypoallergic antibacterial soap followed by rinsing thoroughly, apply moisturizer. You should consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Take care