brown spots have appeared on my cheeks, they are gof ball sized and flat. what is this and what can i do?
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Its a hormonal thing usually associated with pregnancy.  You can buy over-the-counter creams which are designed to lighten those spots, and I used one when I was pregnant.  The creams are very expensive, but it did help over time.  Go for one from a well know cosmetic house because at least then you will know a lot of research has gone into the product and it will be unlikely to burn your skin.
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If it is just a little bit scaly or the skin is thin in this area it could very well be skin cancer.......but the good news is it may at this point only have penetrated the skin......I had it and it was treated....a small spot on my back.....as soon as I felt it and it didn't go away for a week or so I went to the doctor.  (mine was a brown color too by the way)......\nOn something like this you need to act quickly and go to the doctor immediately.......you don't want it to go into your system...the longer you wait the more chances you are taking.\nBetter to be safe than sorry.............look up in google and as for pictures of skin conditions or skin cancer for pictures.  should be there.
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I would say: see a doctor. however. I have had this before. and the doctor said its a bacteria caused by wearing new or long-time stored clothes because you have sensitive skin it's not dangerous and it  will go away eventually however he gave me some kind of cream to put on the spots it will get rid of them faster. and he also told me to wash every thing I buy from the stores b4 wearing it. \nif you have insurance. see the doctor
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You definately need to go see a dermatologist.  Get going!
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What you describe could be a skin infection, "white heads" or other skin problems.  You can try to use a benzoil peroxide topical cream or wash and see if that helps. Soap or acne preparations containing salicylic acid might also be of benefit. It might take several days or weeks for these options to help clear your skin up, if they are going to help.\n\nUnfortunatly, if it is some type of infection, there are few effective OTC medications avalible and might require an Rx antibiotic to resolve the problem. \n\nOnly a doctor or other medical professonal can diagnose this problem for you.  If it becomes worse, spreads, or is of concern to you please seek medical treatment.
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Go to a dermatologist.
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It could possibly be dermatitis or ezcema.  This will require morturizers along with a prescribed steroid cream.
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Bummer!  The first thing I would do in your situation would be to attempt to determine whether or not they're really pimples.  Where are they located on your face?  Are they limited to [a] specific area(s), or are they just random eruptions?  Are they on the very surface of your skin, or do they seem to be underneath the skin?  If you're sure that what you have are pimples, then I guess you could move on to the next step in the process to eliminate them.  \n\nThat next step might consist of you trying to assess the cause of your pimples.  This is where you carefully examine your diet, your facial cleansing routine and the products involved in it, what you've been exposed to, how often you wash your face, your shampoo, exfoliation, your facial moisturizer, your diet, how you wear your hair, what you use on your hair, any makeup products you use on your face, sunscreen, tanning lotions, exposure to harsh temperatures and climate related elements, how you touch your face, and how often you touch your face.  That last part is VERY important.  Do you scratch, pick, poke, squeeze, and prod at your blemishes?  Lots of people don't realize that they themselves are responsible for facial blemishes simply because they touched their own face with dirty or contaminated hands and fingers.  Maybe you should be washing your hands a little more if you happen to be one of those people who touches their face often...  And what about your pillowcase?  When was the last time you changed / washed that thing?  Lots of times, dirt, oils, and other contaminants from your hair and face which are excreted during your slumber remain in the fabric and could be the cause of your blemishes as well.  \n\nThere 'are' over-the-counter preparations which are designed to combat acne and deal with pimples but I think it's much wiser to first try to do all the things you can to remedy this problem at home before you go spending money on something which may or may not work for you.  You might find that you need to switch to a soap that doesn't leave a residue on your face.  Perhaps you're using too harsh of a cleanser on your face, so your skin is really dried out, and, as a result, has begun to over-produce oil to compensate.  If you work out, and do a lot of sweating, perhaps your own perspiration is responsible for your facial eruptions.  At any rate, it would be in your best interest to exercise a little trial-and-error before you go wasting your money.  \n\nFor the record, I think it's best to let you know that in the process of getting your skin cleared up, your pimples might seem to get worse before they start looking like they're getting better.  I don't know why that's always the way with skin irritations and other dermatological complaints, but it is.  I guess it has something to do with the fact that your skin is a large membrane, and it's got to endure a lot of stuff on a constant basis.  Plus, it's ever-changing...  \n\nBut anyway...  If all else fails, and you can't figure out what's causing these pimples, or you've changed everything you can think of, and they're still present, I would definitely recommend seeing a dermatologist or esthetist for at least a consultation session.  It might be a little easier for them to determine the cause of and remedy / treatment for your blemishes.  They can actually help you correctly identify if you really are dealing with pimples or if perhaps you've developed some type of allergic reaction to something you've ingested or been exposed to.  \n\nAt any rate, I wish you the best of luck in getting rid of your blemishes.  I hope something I've said helps you.
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get a face scrub with an active ingredient(like salicylic acid).  Use twice(or more) daily.  Also, maybe you should see a dermatolagist.  Even your regular doctor might prescribe anti-biotics(sometimes bacteria is the source of break-outs) or pledgettes
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I had this before, it is probaly a minor infection. Buy some listerine mouthwash and use it, it really works, and also deep some cotton in the mouthwash and put it on the red spot for a while.
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go to a dermatologist and have them freeze them off, thats what i did to mine and i have not had one in 8-10 years.
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It kind of sounds like razor burn, make sure you use really thick shaving cream, and don't be afraid to slather it on. then use an after shave care gel, skintamate has pretty good ones. And of course use a really sharp razor (toss it out every two weeks) so don't have to go over spots. and put on lotion afterwards, if all else fails and you still get them, try using baby oil after the shower, or pure vaseline.
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you should probably ask your doctor, and it could be something serious or a skin irratation. eaither way just to be safe see a docotor as soon as you can
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sounds like a common skin fungus.\ntry Tinactin Pump Spray. It's over the counter and cost about 5 bucks or less.  Read all the Label.  It should clear up in a day or two if not see a doc.
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use a mask every week twice a week for it to lighten up spots and make them less noticeable also put a SPF sunscreen moisterizer on so the sun doesn't make them stand out then give it some time thats the best you can do
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It sounds like a cyst. I had one on my finger and went to a dermatologist and they took it off. Have it checked out to be on the safe side.Don't sweat it.
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Get it checked out now....... one thing i know is your skin shouldnt be breaking out in black bits