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What Causes Tender And Red Spots On Face?
Aloha Doctor, I am getting some sort of blemish on my face. It came on rather suddenly. From nothing to a very tender red spot on my face. It feel like there is something under the skin. The spots are about half the size of a dime. I have no idea what it is or what caused them (there are two) to appear. Any ideas? Much Aloha, Bob P.S. I live on the Big Island of Hawaii
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tender and red spots on face which appears like blemishes, it could be due to allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin , dermatitis, or eczema , contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores. Topical benzoyl peroxide gel once or twice daily would have been best in this type of situation. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take anti histamine like bendryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer. You can apply combination of topical adapalene + nadifloxacin gel at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have tender and red spots on face which appears like blemishes, it could be due to allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin , dermatitis, or eczema , contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores. Topical benzoyl peroxide gel once or twice daily would have been best in this type of situation. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take anti histamine like bendryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer. You can apply combination of topical adapalene + nadifloxacin gel at night. If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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