Quite often I’ve had some type of new bump somewhere on the body. .. and Googling it can be quite frustrating when there are so many types of bumps, rashes, pimples etc out there. And believe it or not – I’ve had about 10 enquiries in the last MONTH about pimples, pus and pustules! So here are all the lumps, bumps, itches and pus that you could have on your face (and other places!) In-Grown Hairs These bumps are small, red and protrude on the top surface of your skin,
⏩ they can be filled with pus at times. They occur when a hair follicle has grown sideways or backwards into your skin. They are extremely common on people with coarse or thick hair and are usually found in places where the hair has been shaven. The genital area, in particular, is prone to ingrown hairs after waxing and they can be incredibly painful. What do In-Grown Hairs Look Like: via healthprep.com How to Treat In-Grown Hairs: Most of the time in-grown hairs will go away of their own accord. Giving the area a gentle exfoliation is a good way to prevent them, however, if they are particularly painful or you pick at them, they can get infected. If left too long, an abscess may also form which can result in infection and illness. If this is the case, make sure you get it looked at by your local Doctor who may make an incision to release the build-up of pus (gross!) and prescribe a course of antibiotics.⏩
Keratosis Pilaris These bumps appear as hard little bumps that feel like sandpaper. They are little bumps of dead skin cells and keratin, usually found on underarms, shoulders, upper arms and backs. These occur from dry skin or a hot tropical climate and are usually mistaken for pimples. They can have a small amount of what looks like pus in them, and feel like tiny cysts. They aren’t dangerous, and they are very common – in fact most people have a few at any given time. How to treat Keratosis Pilaris: Make a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water and apply to the area. Give a quick scrub and remove. If you do this regularly, it should reduce the problem. Keratosis Pilaris is not a dangerous medical condition. Regular exfoliation of the skin can initially make the condition worse, but long term will assist in prevention.
⏩ they can be filled with pus at times. They occur when a hair follicle has grown sideways or backwards into your skin. They are extremely common on people with coarse or thick hair and are usually found in places where the hair has been shaven. The genital area, in particular, is prone to ingrown hairs after waxing and they can be incredibly painful. What do In-Grown Hairs Look Like: via healthprep.com How to Treat In-Grown Hairs: Most of the time in-grown hairs will go away of their own accord. Giving the area a gentle exfoliation is a good way to prevent them, however, if they are particularly painful or you pick at them, they can get infected. If left too long, an abscess may also form which can result in infection and illness. If this is the case, make sure you get it looked at by your local Doctor who may make an incision to release the build-up of pus (gross!) and prescribe a course of antibiotics.⏩
Keratosis Pilaris These bumps appear as hard little bumps that feel like sandpaper. They are little bumps of dead skin cells and keratin, usually found on underarms, shoulders, upper arms and backs. These occur from dry skin or a hot tropical climate and are usually mistaken for pimples. They can have a small amount of what looks like pus in them, and feel like tiny cysts. They aren’t dangerous, and they are very common – in fact most people have a few at any given time. How to treat Keratosis Pilaris: Make a paste of bicarbonate of soda and water and apply to the area. Give a quick scrub and remove. If you do this regularly, it should reduce the problem. Keratosis Pilaris is not a dangerous medical condition. Regular exfoliation of the skin can initially make the condition worse, but long term will assist in prevention.
