Acne rosacea or ''adult'' acne is red bumps that don't come to a head and a clear liquidy stuff can be expressed by squeezing. If you aggressively squeeze the cysts you can aggravate them and cause infection that needs to be treated with prescription antibiotics.

I get these all the time and it is by far the worst acne I have ever experienced. I've treated my facial issues with birth control and once you find the right one it is a life saver.

Hormonal imbalances are likely the cause for these break outs.

I get these all the time, always around my chin and I tried all sorts,then I gave sudocrem a try and at first I thought as its quite oily I thought id break out even more,I didn't just slap it on but I dabbed it on and it wasn't a thick layer either,I left it on overnight and in the morning the pain had almost gone and the redness and swelling had really gone down. This is the only thing that I've found has helped me,I wont be squeezing them again,that's for sure.

Hello all. I realize this is an older post but as it still pops up i thought i would reply. This type if "deep" acne is indeed just that. There is one primary prevention practice that i know seems to work best and that is to wash your pillowcase! It may seem you do, but generally speaking...if you dont wash your hair often...or go to bed after you sweat a lot...your pillowcase will get very dirty very quickly. This grease will infect your face if youre a stomach sleeper...and the neckline below your hair if youre a back sleeper. They are too deep to eliminate once you have them...but by not sharing a pillow with a partner that doesnt wash their hair often...and by washing your hair before bed or keeping your pillowcase clean...this has pretty much eliminated the issue. Think about your hygiene and laundry habits and maybe this will help.

I know it might sound randome but, the cream I use for this (sorry can't remember the name of it) Is one that is used mainly for splinters, as it softens the skin and draws out the foreign object as well as any fluid from that area being infection or natural Body fluid made to help with the exit of the splinterThere are a few type I would say but in general they would all do the same thing. In the case of the red hard sore bump I put a generous amount onto a bandaid and stick it onto that spot when i sleep. This way, all that unwanted swelling is gone because it was drawing it out over the night, and if there is a head to eventually pop up, the skin has been softened to encourage this faster

I was actually able to pop a few of these! I was taking a shower and picking at it, and i got so angry about it that i grabbed by pocket knife from my room and i cut the stupid thing open! As soon as i did it i realized it was a huge mistake. But after about 30 seconds of getting blood all over the inside of my shower, i used my finger nails to apply pressure around the bloody hole on my chin. A large chunk of hard white stuff came out along with a lot more blood. This was about 10 hours ago. No more pain, small scab, no leaky fluids. I dont recommend doing this though.

Kezdog- Ithink you are talking about PRID Salve. I've actually used this on the one really bad one that is so deep and wont go away. Well, after I stabbed it with a needle so whatever I put on it could get down in there bc of how deep it is, but it really didn't do much for me. When it would flare up and feel like a huge pimple with no head on it and I AM A PICKER.....I hate it, but love it at the same time. I would squeeze until my arms killed me and eventually the clear oily liquid would shoot out on the mirror. But only to have it go down a little on the swelling then I'd wipe it and it would scab up the next day, but still feel like there's something in there. So, nothing works for me and now it seems like these are the only type of pimples I get. None that pop out no puss, only that oil. So I've got to try that Doxycycline and that retinol A combo and I'm going to try a few of these diff things I've seen on here and hope this works. But no one think your gross as me and my gfs, we all like to pop pimples and have stuff shoot out of them. GROSS! All of us would take turns popping areas for each other we couldn't reach ourselves. But now, I let my aniexty take over and am now a picker with a medical term, there's a really long name for it and It makes me feel horrible. I would like a support group for this. But I just make my face look SO BAD FOR A WHILE NOW. I am on a methadone dose of a 100mg and I think it adds to me breaking out with more bad spots. I think a lot of our problems may be due to meds with side effects. But picking is not the answer I'm told, and I'm going to really try when I pick up this med and I am going to bookmark this and update any progress. Thank you- Bewilly69

I have had this problem alot. Always on my chin. Tried lots of different creams an what not but none of them seemed to work. The i tried drawing save. Got it at Wal-Mart. Lil Orange box called "PRIDE" was like 3$ and after using it for two days with bandaid it finally came to a head. I then squeezed it and lots of yellowish puss came out an next day was almost completely gone. This worked for me, hope it works for you to.

I never had pimples as a kid...perfect skin....I am 63 now, and for the past 20 years of so, I have had periodic outcroppings of hard lumps underneath the skin in my chin area....They begin to feel tight and slightly annoying ..so I squeeze the lump between my fingers till the skin tears and claer licquid oozes out....I do it over and over till they feel depleted of liquid. The liquid returns (usually in the early evening)..I repeat the squeezing process..for a few days till the lump gives up, and I win for the moment...I end up with a few scabbed over lesions, but they heal quickly and I cover them with calomine lotion, as a concealer. My face goes back to normal..till a few months go by and they may reappear....(usually in the exact same spots)..The clear fluid sometimes seems to be never ending..but I can't stand the tightness under my skin.....I would rather tear the skin off than feel the tightness...

I believe it is called sebacious fluid, or sebum...It may be caused from a diet too rich in sugars, as mine is .I don't recommend my "szueese em till they give up" method...but I can't stand to leave them alone...which would avoid the skin breakage and they might even go away on their own..but I'll never know, because I am too intollerant of any skin imperfections.

Mysterious liquid lunps...with no name...You baffle us.

Hello everyone

After not having these bizarre spots for 3 years, I wake up with one huge mountain on my chest.

I used to get them on the right side of my chin and it would swell to three or four times its size. My school was concerned and thought I had been beaten up. They just sit there and ooze, I'm from England, and have tried everything over the years to illuminate these and nothing has ever worked or even touched them. I first thought it was some sort of ingrown hair, as I had just started to shave.

I thought I had said goodbye to these types of horrible spots. They are so painful and I have no idea what to do about them. I've tried leaving them, poping them, lancing them, creams, gells, pills, pins, you name it. I'm so scared that they will reappear on my face, I can't go through that shattering confidence blow again. Feeling so ugly. This new one on my chest is so sore and tight I cannot even put a shirt on. The pain of doing so is just too exquisite.

Is there still no name for this petulant pimple!

Hello Everybody! I have been there with these same skin problems that you are describing and I was very frustrated for a long time because I couldn't get to the root of the issue! The answer is simple: Food intolerances and food allergies, but the solution requires an entire lifestyle change! Unfortunately these days, there is a lot of GMO products and other chemicals in food or used to process food. Your skin and intestinal tract are the largest parts of your immune system and are responsible for clearing out toxins...part of which manifests as acne. You may or may not have a myriad of symptoms to include low energy, skin acne, skin tenderness, mood swings, stomach aches, headaches, asthma, rancid stool/gas, over/under weight, and bloating to name a few but everyone's body varies. The easiest but most expensive route is to go to an ALLERGY SPECIALIST (NOT YOUR REGULAR DOCTOR as they will deter you from getting tested and try to treat the symptom rather than try to find the root of the cause) and get tested for allergies...you could even do the allergy shot regime which is pretty spendy as well. REMEMBER...NO MATTER HOW INTOLERANT/ALLERGIC YOU ARE, YOU ARE STILL ALLERGIC AND WILL HAVE SYMPTOMS AND MAKE THE PROBLEM WORSE (MORE ALLERGIC) IF YOU CONTINUE TO CONSUME THAT ALLERGEN. The doctor may tell you that all you need is the shots, but that in the end, puts more money into their pocket and isn't the fastest route to recovery. The free and more difficult route which may require a little bit of coaching from me is to eliminate ALL of the things listed in Step 1 and 2, and slowly re-introduce them one at a time to figure out what you are intolerant to (with the exception of the things you should never consume because they are POISON. So:

STEP 1: Find your food intolerances/allergies...I would test for the following ABSOLUTELY:

Wheat, Corn, Soy, Peanuts, Milk, sugar, caffeine, coffee (if you drink it), Other nuts you might consume regularly, coconut, apple, carrots, shellfish...these are the most common allergens and unfortunately are contained in almost EVERYTHING.

STEP 2: Learn how to cook and eliminate your allergies from your diet. I would also eliminate most food chemicals and GMO and non-organic tobacco with additives. This will include ingredients like: xantham gum, modified food starch, dextrose, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, maltodextrin, citric acid, and corn starch (all of these are made from GMO corn); Soy lecithan, soy flour, soy sauce, soy oil, edemame, whey protein is often made with soy, soy candles, soy is also in hygeine products, (all of these are soy products); sodium nitrate, pesticides, monosodium glutemate, sodium laurelth sulfate, aspartame, sucralose, flouride (general chemicals that are no good). You may be wondering what you CAN eat if not these things...feel free to message me and I can send you a list of delicious brands and other substitute tricks! It is really all about knowing where your food comes from, getting from as close to the sources as possible, and cooking it yourself. The more strict you are on your diet, the better.

STEP 3: Go buy Vitamin Code Vitamins and their Calcium. Also, Go Buy Vitamin Code PROBIOTIC capsules! This is VERY important! Your intestine's villi and good gut bacteria have been killed and are unhealthy due to the repetitive allergen exposure! You must repair them! Feed them with these probiotics at least once a day. You may also want to work kombucha tea into your diet (which can be made cheaply at home or bought in the store)...if you ARE NOT ALLERGIC TO SUGAR, as kombucha has a lot of sugar in it.

There you have it...3 not so easy steps. But the good news it, if you successfully eliminate ALL of your allergens from your diet, you WILL HAVE CLEAR SKIN WITHIN 2 WEEKS IF NOT LESS! It isn't very easy and requires a lot of adaptation because a lot of the above mentioned things that are put in food are very addictive...and we generally tend to be addicted to the things we are allergic to. The next thing you may ask yourself is: Why are the most common allergens the most common ingredients in food? Maybe their is a vast conspiracy going on, or maybe people don't care enough to research...regardless, don't be the victim. Take control of your health and life. I was allergic to everything I mentioned above with the exception of caffeine, shellfish and I don't smoke tobacco...I can now eat organic non-GMO corn, wheat, apples, coconut, carrots, and nuts! I will NEVER EAT SOY, or PROCESSED CORN PRODUCTS because they ARE BAD FOR EVERYBODY! Good luck! And don't hesitate to message me with any questions or comments! One more tip: Pop 2 Benedryl before bed and it should bring down the swelling, but if you keep consuming the allergen, it's pointless.

With Love,

Nichole

I know this post is really old but I suffered from the same thing for about 10 years. I am 24 now and just went to the doctor to examine a horribly painful one. He told me it is a carbuncle caused by a mild staph infection. They are contagious and can spread to other areas and sometimes even other people. He prescribed me a heavy dose of antibiotics for 5 day. I can update if anyone is interested. Just waiting for my prescription now. I hope I can help someone else with this problem.

I realize how old this thread is, but I have had exactly the same symptoms (incredibly, disproportionately painful , subcutaneous lumps coming up periodically on my face,filled with huge amounts of -mostly -clear fluid that seem 'immortal' as described by prior posters),for nearly a decade and after eliminating infection, rosacea,adult acne, etc. etc.,1) I hope I can help anyone still following because I now know exactly why I get themand 2)even have an - if unpleasant - idea why acne sufferers and menopausal women seem more prone:1)For me, they are definitely caused by a contact reaction to a chemical exposure:I observed that mine only emerge on exposed facial skin. So I eliminated likely causes in my environment, hairsprays, certain aerosol cleaning products, etc.that were getting onto my skin, and that helped reduce the frequency. BUT I finally now have figured out that the new ones that were still emerging were only on skin I touched with my fingers,ipso facto: it is a reaction to something FROM my fingers. Right now, I have several of these horrible lumps. By process of elimination, I just realized that I am reacting to something in the Swiffer- wet cleaning cloths that I used on my floor, despite that I washed my hands after attaching the cloth to the mop. The instant triggers - for me- are substance(s) in many common household chemicals (e.g. recent use of "Scrubbing Bubbles" made me look and feel like I had leprosy). And I stopped having my hair cut in a salon so I could avoid hairspray.2) My theory as to why we are prone: People with acne touch their faces more than other people - I had acne as a teenager, and I know my fingers were forever "checking" my face for zits.And now that I am older, I am constantly tweezing and "on guard' for facial hairs, so my hands go to my face both unconsciously and deliberately all the time. Yucky, I know, but I hope it's a useful insight, rather than just TMI.....So, what helps me: wearing disposable gloves when cleaning, making a conscious effort not to touch my face, washing hands compulsively,avoiding exposures, using OTC allergy meds and steroid cream during the inevitable outbreaks, and seeing the allergist to find out what in the world I am reacting to Now... Sorry post is so long and so untimely, just wanted to get it 'out there' to try to help someone else.

I have been noticing these since puberty and for me has always seemed to pop up in the absense of other spots... i have oily skin and carry a slight olive natural tan, so i get white and blackheads in the common problem areas but have managed to keep these at bay for the last few years.

Common denominators in this thread seem to be triggers such as stress, coffee and alcohol which tally up to the theory that this might be an internal or autoimmune response.

I am not a dermatologist but i do work with them with a derm company (we dont do this end of stuff so dont worry i wont tell you any products to buy)

The best solutions, to almost everything skin related are solutions that start inside, if you conquer your internal health you are in with a much better chance of clearing the impurities. I find that if i maintain a balance, try to limit caffeine and sugar intake, and use gentler, more natural solutions on my skin every other day while the days in between just a warm water face-wash after sterilising hands. I have found that moisturisers help a lot to balance ph and oil production, antibacterial moisturisers are good for me too. Over using any one technique i feel will damage my skin in the long run so i try to avoid doing any method more than 3 times a week, and try and use natural treatments (lemon juice and warm water is a great cleansing solution i've found and makes your skin radiant the next day if followed with a good moisturiser)

Much like psoriasis, which i work closely with, this sort of skin issue that mere mortals cannot cure, usually becomes a management game - i would suggest keeping a log of your triggers and then try and cut them out to see what works. I would avoid harsh or chemical treatments as i believe this helps cause them initially, also pharma products have all sorts of side effects and pollutants- worked in this industry and now i choose to avoid even paracetamol.

Natural foods and safe exposure to the sun (no burning guys)

this is going to sound crazy but i been doing this for as longs as i remember ..... pop them with a tack or pin of some sort ... you will notice they heal crazy fast .... i keep getting that clear liquid out ... the pain comes from either squeezing them with the fingers ( which also leads to swelling ) or .. pressure from the liquid build up ... like i said .. i pop em with a tack or pin of some sort ... and keep draining the liquid out ... sometimes ( the first couple of days ) .. i do this twice a day .. morning and before i go to bed

Reading this topic, I see two different types skin problems:

• lesions those that ooze liquid
• painful nodules/lumps

So there may be two different kind of problems mixed in this one thread.

the oozing liquid lesion problem [Edited link out]

Suffers of this problem share the following characteristics:

• often itchy pustules/face
• pustules that ooze a clear yellow fluid (the primary symptom)
• it only happens on the face, and possible also the ears sometimes
• the fluid dries up to yellow crusts, while the pustule below the crusts is continue to ooze and thus produces more crust formation
• often have this for months or years continuously, with at least one oozing pustule per month, and often on daily basis
• have seen multiple dermatologists
• have heard multiple diagnosis
• have negative bacterial swab test cultures
• have used multiple topical and oral antibiotics

I have had these since I was 19. I am now 43. Major pain! Literally. Mine are always perioral (around the mouth/chin). They often come in pairs and take weeks to heal. They sometimes haven't healed before the next crop arrives. The pressure builds up so much I can't not squeeze them. But so little clear fluid comes out, it hardly relieves them.

Here are the things I know:
- it has been diagnosed as acne rosacea
- mine seem to be triggered by use of anti bacterial soap (even just of the hands. Triclosan is the worst!), sunlight exposure, unclean pillowcases (even though it is not bacterial), stress
- it may have a fungal component since I tried antifungal cream on the weeping scab of the last two and they cleared faster than usual
- zinc may help prevent them. I am not absolutely certain that correlation.
- it is NOT staph! Any doctor that has diagnosed you with staph is likely mistaken. Staph has a very distinct pus, not clear liquid. Doxycycline probably only helped you because it has anti inflammatory properties. (I am a physician so trust me on this point.)

I will post more if I figure anything out.

Best to us all!

I want to bring this thread to U Penn school of dermatology. someone had to help us!

I've had these buggers continually for 9 years. I'm 46, and i've tried leaving them alone, and they simply do not go away unless & until I drain them. Neverending clear serum/Water/oil until a blood mixes in. A new one pops up and breaks my heart almost as soon as one clears (and I am left with hyper pigmentation that lasts for six months). By my assessment, mine do seem to originate in the follicle and they do seem to be infections of some sort. I too pluck unwanted hairs around my cheeks, chin and mouth, which is where they occur. However, it has been my experience that they happen whether I park or not.

It infuriates me to no end that treatments are called "cosmetic" ....and therefore not covered by insurance. If these were happening anywhere besides my face, they would not be considered cosmetic.

Things I've heard (ruled out): Sebaceous cyst, cystic acne, staph, horomones, folliculitis....currently trying yeast infection

Ive tried: sulfur, retinoids (.1%), anti fungal topicals , vitamin A, alcohol, tea tree oil, erythromycin clindomyacin, peroxide, doing nothing, quitting sweets, quitting coffee, surgical soap (green bottle) , endless astringents, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, Cortizone topical, iodine, bleach solution, scrubs, masks..... Literally I have spent so much time, energy, and money trying to solve this embarrassing issue.

I'm exhausted but I cannot accept it.
There must be a solution.

In times of desperation, I hate to admit to resorting to terribly unsafe and absolutely not recommended, harsh chemicals like chlorine bleach, wart and callous remover, and Apple cider vinegar.Of course, nothing worked and I did have negative repercussions from trying such harsh solutions. But i'm sharing this just because I am curious, if anyone else here has stooped to such irrational measures to try to solve this irritating, embarrassing issue. For me it speaks to the level of aggravation this condition can cause

Lying in bed feeling sorry for myself. I have two of these mysterious mounds on either side of my chin. I squeezed one two days ago, only clear liquid came out. The other one I squeezed today, more clear liquid. I have to squeeze as they wont go away or dry up. They are so sore to touch and this soreness wont go that is why I have to squeeze. I have suffered from hormonal acne since 16 mainly around my chin and neck. The neck ones not as painful as the chin ones. By The way I am 63 years old and in menopause and these painful suckers are still ruining my life and face. I Am going on a trip in a week to visit my son who,I have not seen for some time, I want these horrible sore red swellings gone. They Seemed to have raised their ugly heads since my last treatment of electrolysis for excessive hair growth for a woman which mainly occurs on my chin. Funny that it all happens on my chin, poor chin. I have ingrown hairs, tough stubborn hairs all growing at a fast pace and I was sick of digging at the ingrown ones creating crevices on my face so decided to try some electrolysis and now by doing that have disturbed the hibernating masses. I am not a happy camper. After reading previous suggestions I will give sulphur a go. Tonight I have toothpaste on them hoping for a magic overnight cure. I remember when I was 17 a clear skinned boy said to me "you would be pretty if you didn't have pimples." I have never forgotten that. So sad.

I found this topic when I was looking for something and after reading all the post I think I have some insight as to what you are all suffering from. Look up seborrheic eczema or seborrheic dermititis. I started getting these painful red spots on my face a few years ago and thought I was getting acne late in life. Never had it as a teenager despite extremely oily skin. The red, painful spots would erupt into small blister like sores that only had clear liquid in them. My mother had the same problem but living in a very rural area meant no medical care but the very basic kind. After dealing with this for a few years I finally went to see a dermatologist. By that time I had also developed red thickened, scaly crust in my hair and ears. He diagnosed me with seborrheic dermititis, a chronic condition with no cure and no known cause. He prescribed Mometasone Furoate Cream for my face and ears and Desonide lotion for my scalp. He also injected the swollen scaly spot in my scalp with hydrocortizone. It has been two years and I have gotten much better. I still gets outbreaks about once a month but as long as I apply the cream and lotion as soon as it starts it goes away quickly. I hope this helps.

Ask your doctor about hydrocortisone cream - that seems to be the best fix for that sort of thing, it helps with this kind of deep inflammation. Do not try to pop them, because you'll just end up with a bigger bump on your face.

I find that they happen when I eat too much saturated fat - coconut oil, avocado, butter.

Food for thought

After googling for hours, I landed here, slightly discouraged but at least taking solace in the idea that I'm not alone with these little bastards marring my face. I noticed they lessened in quantity (I used to get them four or five at a time, now I get one to two) the more water I drank, so I basically chug as much as I can to clean some stuff out. I have really oily skin, so I've started using a charcoal soap and astringent. So far, nothing. My next step is to start cutting out food groups as previously suggested in this thread, as all my research has suggested that the location (my chin) may be related to hormones/too much sugar or dairy. Cutting out ice cream is gonna be tough, but hopefully a diet adjustment can help--I'll come back hopefully with some constructive approaches to these jerks!

In the meantime: this thread helped me feel better about my situation, so I hope you guys take solace in the fact that you're not alone and remember you're more than your skin. Be well! xx

Hello I have the same problem when I scratch them open clear fluid comes out and I keep pressing on them until the fluid stops. Coming out and I was just wondering if this fluid is sanitary or not I've had this skin problem for years the fluid never bothered. Me like this until today if anybody here can tell me if the clear fluid is sanitary or not that would be a huge help thanks. For reading I'll be watching for a reply.

Hello I have the same problem when I scratch them open clear fluid comes out and I keep pressing on them until the fluid stops. Coming out and I was just wondering if this fluid is sanitary or not I've had this skin problem for years the fluid never bothered. Me like this until today if anybody here can tell me if the clear fluid is sanitary or not that would be a huge help thanks. For reading I'll be watching for a reply.

I'm 38, male, post Accutane, a toucher and poker, skin breaker and cover-up artist, and comforted to have found this thread, because it's nice to know I'm not alone in this. I too struggle with these watery cyst-like bumps. Always have. Well, since I was 16. I guess I was hoping they would go away. Alas, no.

I admit, I go after them, because I've lost the discipline (if I ever had any) to wait for them to go away. I've got one right now, which led me to this blog. I poke with a needle, squeeze till the water stops flowing, usually break the skin a bit, wash the face well, apply some vitamin E, and wait until morning. The shower will open it up a bit. It will scab lightly again by the time I get dressed. I'll apply some cover up (the great shame of my life to which I've grown so accustomed, but which I can now hardly imagine life without) and it will have gone down a little (because I've squeezed much of the fluid out), and the redness, pain, and swelling will go away entirely in three days. Same old, same old.

But I'm excited about something and I want to share it with you all here (even though I never contribute to blogs!)

I do not think this particular thing is a topical thing. I occasionally get those topical pimples (I call them "normal people pimples") and I regularly go after blackheads. These things we're talking about here are not topical - you all know that. So I'm all ears when it comes to speaking about possible hormonal causes and diet. I'm convinced that's where the problem is.

Guys... I have the same type bumps on that come up on my chin... I've been looking for answers too and came across something called vesicles. There is some good information on that topic on healthline... Check it out.. Hope it helps.
Here's the link:
http://www.healthline.com/health/vesicles