Bumps on face with sand-like crystals inside

[DoxieMommy]

I have several bumps on my face that I recently one opened up and found a very hard, sand-like grain inside that is yellowish-white in color.  They are pretty well attached and do not squeeze out, had to practically cut them out with a hypodermic needle tip.  They start out small and enlarge until there is a bump which is noticable.  What causes these and how do I avoid getting more of them?  Thanks for your help.

[DoxieMommy]

Vanessa,

I forgot to mention that I am 50 years old, have not had acne for some 30 years.  These grains of "sand" are completely under the skin, with no redness or pustules on the surface.  They do not itch.  The only thing I see is the bump.  

I have had them for several years, but seem to bet getting a few more smaller ones.  I have an older sister that has many all over her face.  She had some removed but said it was too painful to have any more done.  They do not go away on her, either.  She has dry skin, I had oily skin as an adolescent but is not as oily now.

After I removed 3 of them I have had no problems, just a scab that has pretty much healed after a week.  I did cleanse the area well prior to and after.  There was quite a bit of bleeding following removal.  

No triggers that I can think of.  They do not just appear, like acne does. They have been there many years, I just decided to try to get one out because it had gotten so large and very noticable on my cheek.  My son thinks they could be some kind of calcium deposits that grow over time, since they have the consistency of sand - who knows ???  

Thanks

[sharin]

Get off ALL DAIRY.   All of it.  Give it a month. U will be shocked. Free advice. Doesn’t cost anything to try

[Pheres01]

Please find my other long comment on this thread. I have dry skin, but the same problem. This may be fungal in nature...an overgrowth of yeast internally that manifests on the skin.  Mine are itchy when they first erupt then have no pain whatsoever, but they weren't going away.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi

This may be a form of acne probably nodular in type. They may also be white heads. You may need to have this assessed by a dermatologist. I do not advise that you pick on these by yourself as this may only cause skin infections and further irritation.

If this is acne, refrain from touching the face. You may only irritate the skin and facilitate spread of bacteria.

Have you  been experiencing these for quite some time now?

Any known triggers?

[elam4Tree]

O just popped the one on my ear tip and 6 identical oval pin head size but the push end head pieces of glass or sand exited with no pain or blood, WTF?

[Theyhuurt]

Whitehead ? I've never had a Whitehead like this before lol . It's not a ingrown hair either Dr lol