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Most facial bumps come in\u00a0different shapes, colors, and sizes and are usually not dangerous. But you should see a\u00a0doctor if\u00a0a\u00a0bump grows, starts bleeding, or\u00a0changes in\u00a0any way.<\/p>\n

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This article may help you identify these facial skin bumps that are not acne.<\/p>\n

Millia: Tiny white cysts under the skin.<\/h2>\n

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If\u00a0you have\u00a0small, smooth white bumps that won\u2019t go\u00a0away, they might be\u00a0milia<\/a>. These tiny cysts often appear in\u00a0clusters, usually on\u00a0the cheeks, nose, or\u00a0around the eyes.\u00a0According<\/a>\u00a0to, Dr.<\/p>\n

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Carmen Castilla, a\u00a0board-certified dermatologist in\u00a0New York City, \u201cThey are essentially cysts caused by\u00a0skin debris becoming trapped underneath the skin\u2019s surface.\u201d<\/p>\n

Milia<\/a>\u00a0often appear\u00a0after skin damage or\u00a0from using heavy products that clog pores. Other causes can include\u00a0sun exposure or\u00a0certain genetic conditions.<\/p>\n

To\u00a0prevent\u00a0it, avoid rubbing your skin too hard and choose lightweight skincare instead of\u00a0thick, greasy creams.<\/p>\n

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Gentle chemical exfoliants\u00a0can also help. If\u00a0milia don\u2019t go\u00a0away, a\u00a0dermatologist can safely remove them.<\/p>\n

Sebaceous hyperplasia: Enlarged oil glands.<\/h2>\n

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Sebaceous hyperplasia<\/a>\u00a0looks like acne but is\u00a0actually caused by\u00a0enlarged oil glands.<\/p>\n

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These glands make sebum, which keeps your skin soft. When they grow bigger, they form soft or\u00a0hard bumps that are white, yellow, or\u00a0skin-colored.<\/p>\n

It\u00a0can be\u00a0caused<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0hormone changes.<\/p>\n

This condition is\u00a0common in\u00a0people over 40. Unlike milia, these bumps usually have a\u00a0small dent in\u00a0the center. Sebaceous hyperplasia can look like basal cell skin cancer, so\u00a0it\u2019s best to\u00a0have a\u00a0doctor check it\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0sure.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s harmless and doesn\u2019t need treatment unless it\u00a0bothers you.<\/p>\n

If\u00a0so, a\u00a0doctor can treat it\u00a0with medication or\u00a0a\u00a0procedure called electrodessication. Using skincare with niacinamide, retinol, or\u00a0salicylic acid might also help.<\/p>\n

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Syringomas: Sweat gland tumors.<\/h2>\n

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Syringomas<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0harmless growths from the sweat ducts.\u00a0They usually appear in\u00a0small clusters on\u00a0the eyelids but can also show up\u00a0on\u00a0the face, armpits, belly button, chest, or\u00a0vulva. These bumps are firm, round, and skin-colored or\u00a0slightly yellow.<\/p>\n

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They\u2019re small,\u00a0about one to\u00a0three millimeters,\u00a0and often start during the teen years.<\/p>\n

Syringomas are more common in\u00a0women. Syringoma is\u00a0caused<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a0an\u00a0overgrowth of\u00a0cells in\u00a0your sweat glands, known as\u00a0eccrine glands. These glands help cool your body by\u00a0producing sweat when you get warm.<\/p>\n

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Several factors can lead to\u00a0this overgrowth, such as\u00a0stress, exercise, high temperatures, genetic changes, or\u00a0it\u00a0can sometimes be\u00a0linked to\u00a0certain medical conditions.<\/p>\n

They can look like other conditions, such as\u00a0cholesterol deposits, trichoepitheliomas, or basal cell skin \u2026 It\u2019s best to see a doctor for a proper check-up and treatment, which often involves electrosurgery or laser, but results vary, and small scars can form.<\/p>\n

Molluscum contagiosum: Viral skin infections\"\"<\/h2>\n
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Molluscum contagiosum<\/a>\u00a0are harmless,\u00a0wart-like bumps that are usually pink, brown, or\u00a0skin-colored with a\u00a0small dimple in\u00a0the center. They can sometimes be\u00a0itchy, and the skin around them might get red or\u00a0irritated. These bumps are\u00a0caused by\u00a0a\u00a0virus and are contagious.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re most common in\u00a0kids, but adults can get them too.<\/p>\n

Molluscum spreads through close and physical contact or\u00a0by\u00a0sharing things like towels or\u00a0sheets. The good news\u00a0is, molluscum usually\u00a0goes away on\u00a0its own, but it\u00a0can take months or\u00a0even years.<\/p>\n

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If\u00a0you want them gone sooner, a\u00a0dermatologist can help. Treatments include medicines like cantharidin, freezing them off, or\u00a0gently removing them.<\/p>\n

Keratosis pilaris: Rough, bumpy skin.<\/h2>\n

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Keratosis pilaris is\u00a0a\u00a0common skin condition that causes\u00a0tiny, rough bumps, often red, purple, or\u00a0skin-colored.<\/p>\n

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People sometimes refer to\u00a0it\u00a0as\u00a0\u201cchicken skin\u201d due to\u00a0its appearance and texture.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll usually see it\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0upper arms or\u00a0thighs, but it\u00a0can also appear on\u00a0the cheeks. No\u00a0one knows exactly what causes\u00a0it, but it\u00a0tends to\u00a0run in\u00a0families\u00a0and is\u00a0more common if\u00a0you have eczema.<\/p>\n

It\u00a0doesn\u2019t need treatment and often gets better with age. To\u00a0smooth it\u00a0out, using moisturizing and exfoliating creams can help.<\/p>\n

Xanthelasma: Cholesterol deposits near the eyes.\"\"<\/h2>\n

Xanthelasma <\/a>causes\u00a0white or\u00a0yellow patches or\u00a0bumps around the eyes, usually on\u00a0the eyelids.<\/p>\n

Unlike milia, which are small and dome-shaped, these bumps are flatter and uneven.<\/p>\n

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They\u2019re\u00a0made of\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0under the skin, so people with xanthelasma often have high cholesterol. While not very common, these bumps won\u2019t go away on their own.<\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t hartful, but many people choose to remove it for cosmetic reasons. Treatments include surgery, laser, or freezing (cryotherapy).<\/p>\n

If you spot these bumps, it\u2019s a good idea to check in with your doctor. They could be\u00a0a\u00a0sign of\u00a0high cholesterol or\u00a0other health issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sebaceous Cysts: Slow-growing bump under the skin.<\/h2>\n

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Sebaceous cysts<\/a>\u00a0are harmless,\u00a0slow-growing bumps that form under the skin, often appearing on\u00a0the scalp, face, ears, back, chest, or\u00a0groin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

These bumps can develop due to\u00a0a\u00a0ruptured hair follicle, a\u00a0duct that didn\u2019t form properly, an\u00a0injury, or\u00a0sometimes for no\u00a0clear reason. They\u2019re usually filled with keratin, oil, and skin cells. Unlike sebaceous hyperplasia, where the bumps feel fixed to\u00a0the skin,\u00a0sebaceous cysts<\/a> can shift under gentle pressure, similar to\u00a0the sensation of\u00a0a\u00a0small water balloon beneath the skin\u2019s surface.<\/p>\n

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It\u00a0may stay the same size, grow slowly, or\u00a0sometimes become inflamed or\u00a0burst, raising the risk of\u00a0infection. They often don\u2019t need treatment and may go\u00a0away on\u00a0their own, but they often return. If\u00a0a\u00a0cyst is\u00a0painful, swollen, or\u00a0infected,\u00a0it\u2019s best to\u00a0see a\u00a0doctor<\/strong>.\u00a0Treatment<\/a>\u00a0may include steroids, draining, surgery, or\u00a0antibiotics may be\u00a0needed.<\/p>\n

How to\u00a0differentiate acne and skin bumps, and when to\u00a0seek professional help?<\/h2>\n

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With this list, it\u00a0may help you identify an\u00a0unfamiliar skin bump you might have. Note that if\u00a0you get a\u00a0red bump on\u00a0your face, it\u00a0helps<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0know if\u00a0it\u2019s acne or\u00a0something else.\u00a0Acne pimples usually last a\u00a0few weeks and often come with other pimples, blackheads, or\u00a0whiteheads<\/strong>. They can fill with pus (though popping them isn\u2019t a\u00a0good idea) and may feel sore if\u00a0they\u2019re deep and inflamed.<\/p>\n

Other skin bumps often don\u2019t hurt and don\u2019t show up\u00a0with more spots nearby. If\u00a0you have a\u00a0skin bump that isn\u2019t going away, and you\u2019re unsure what it\u00a0is,\u00a0it\u2019s a\u00a0good idea to\u00a0see a\u00a0doctor or\u00a0dermatologist<\/strong>. You should get\u00a0checked<\/a>\u00a0if\u00a0the\u00a0bump bleeds and won\u2019t heal, is\u00a0growing or\u00a0changing color, turns into an\u00a0open sore, or\u00a0appears quickly and spreads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also, seek help if\u00a0the bump itches, hurts, or\u00a0covers a\u00a0large area. Most white bumps on\u00a0the face are harmless, like clogged pores or\u00a0milia, and often don\u2019t need treatment. But some could be\u00a0more serious.\u00a0It\u2019s always best to\u00a0see a\u00a0professional for the right diagnosis and care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Most facial bumps come in\u00a0different shapes, colors, and sizes and are usually not dangerous. But you should see a\u00a0doctor if\u00a0a\u00a0bump grows, starts bleeding, or\u00a0changes in\u00a0any way. This article may help you identify these facial skin bumps that are not acne. Millia: Tiny white cysts under the skin. If\u00a0you have\u00a0small, smooth white bumps that won\u2019t go\u00a0away,…<\/p>\n

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