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[Enchantress]

i never really had bad acne but a couple of days ago the zits started popping up. its red bumps under the skin but without an opening. i don't see any pus either. is that acne?? plus it hurts especially when i sleep. how do i get rid of it. i tried using acne creams containing bp but it turned the "pimples" into a darker colour and it burns. what shld i do??

[animegirle]

Sounds like it might be a cyst. Personally I find that pure tea tree oil applied before an AHA helps any cyst I might get to heal quicker. The links below will provide you with some info regarding cysts and you can also do a search on the boards to find more info. Hope this helps!

~Misty

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[Enchantress]

well is this the kinda pimples that turn into this huge watery mess with pus and all and takes foreva to heal?? [-o< is there anyway to prevent the pus..apart from staying clear of oranges?? (my beautician once told me that oranges have a tendency to heal acne-prone skin the wrong way...causing the formation of excessive pus and blood)

[skye]

Could it be an allergic reaction?

This time of the year I get dust mites real bad in my house, especially in my bed. Try washing all your bedding (pillows, blankets, sheets) in hot water. I add de-mite to the wash too, it kills dust mites.

You can put cortizone cream or benadryl cream on the bumps if that's what's causing them and they'll go away in a few days.

[Healtysceptic]

Whatever you do resist the urge to squeeze them. These are the exact type of zits I squeezed years ago that scarred my skin in a few places.
James