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What Are These Bumps, They Re Painful, Are They Herpes?

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Question : what are these bumps, they're painful, are they herpes?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Herpes unlikely....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

The pictures certainly don't look like herpes. They are discrete and not grouped vesicular lesions that you find in Herpes.
The lesions are too small but i think it may be a blocked sebaceous gland or white head

I would watch and monitor how the progress. Do not try to pick it or pop it. If needed, you may apply a thin layer of antiseptic cream (clindamycin or neosporin) on the lesions and see how it responds.

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards
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What Are These Bumps, They Re Painful, Are They Herpes?

Brief Answer: Herpes unlikely.... Detailed Answer: Hi, The pictures certainly don't look like herpes. They are discrete and not grouped vesicular lesions that you find in Herpes. The lesions are too small but i think it may be a blocked sebaceous gland or white head I would watch and monitor how the progress. Do not try to pick it or pop it. If needed, you may apply a thin layer of antiseptic cream (clindamycin or neosporin) on the lesions and see how it responds. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards