my son has a bump on face that is same color has his skin no pain hard been there for a few months any ideas?
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Hi Carmen\n\nMost people dont understand what the skin is really telling us. Here are a few points to consider.\n\nJudyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "What is your skin trying to tell you? Often the skin is a metaphor for deeper issues and a way for your body to send up a red flag to warn you that all is not well underneath. When our skin is unhealthy it is usually a reflection of the internal state of our bodies, and is often a sign of poor elimination of toxins and waste products. Most of us are embarrassed by skin problems such as rashes, boils or acne, especially in places where others can see our imperfections. The skin is the body's first line of defense against the environment. It has to deal with the effects of weather, sun , cold, heat, dryness, humidity, scrapes, bumps, soaps, detergents, chemicals, perspiration and dirt of all kinds. It is a wonder that our skin stays healthy most of the time! We can help our skin deal with this onslaught by optimizing our general health and by protecting our skin from harsh environmental exposure. Western medicine generally treats skin eruptions with either antibiotics, cortisone, or antifungal preparations. These medicines may alleviate the skin problem temporarily, or occasionally for good, but do not address the source of the problem. Putting a lid on skin symptoms without getting to the root of the imbalance may even result in suppression, that means the imbalance may be driven deeper causing more serious health problems later without ever strengthening the underlying vital force of the person. Fortunately, naturopathic medicine offers a wide vareity of effective treatments for skin problems."\n\nJudyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Your skin is a reflection of how well your body is eliminating the toxins that build up on a daily basis. Chronic skin conditions such as acne, eczema and psoriasis stem from a combination of genetic factors, immune stress, dietary deficiencies or sensitivities, and the accumulation of toxins in the body. For our skin to be radiant and clear, it is very important that the other organs of elimination (kidneys, liver, lungs, and colon) are cleansing the body effectively. If not, the skin will be overtaxed, pores will become clogged, and eruptions of one sort or another will result. Here are a number of steps you can take to improve your body's overall elimination wtih specific emphasis on your skin." \nDetoxification is a normal body process of eliminating or neutralizing toxins through the colon, liver, kidneys, lungs, lymph and skin. Fasting is the world's most ancient and natural healing mechanism. Fasting triggers a truly wondrous cleansing process that reaches right down to each and every cell and tissue in the body. \nLearn more about Therapeutic Fasting and Detoxification - Internal Cleansing \n\n\nJudyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D. - "Diet and nutritional supplements: Regular consumption of plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, in whole form or juiced, along with legumes, grains, nuts, seeds, and little or no refined, overprocessed foods, fat, sugar, and caffeine will help your skin to stay young and healthy. Pay attention, particularly in the case of hives and rashes, to any foods to which you may be oversensitive. The nutritional supplements that are most of benefit to the skin are Vitamin A (we recommend it in the form of Beta carotene, which is non-toxic, since prolonged use of over 50,000 I.U. of Vitamin A can result in hair loss, skin dryness, and other symptoms of toxicity), Zinc, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C. We suggest these in combination with a mega multi vitamin and mineral containing 25-50 mg of the B vitamins but use higher amount with some skin conditions. Essential fatty acids such as linoleic and linolenic acid are necessary to keep the skin soft and pliable. PABA, often found in sun tan products, helps prevent against damage from the sun's ultraviolet rays." \nMan's body is a living organ
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my daughter has gotten the same thing before and i believe it was because she was dipping her hands into different soaps and lotions and then at some point touched her face .sensitive skin can do that cause usually they don't get regular pimples until puberty.
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Go to a skin doctor if you do ot have one go to a doctor
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My son had a similar condition last year at school. The nurse at school called me and apparently it is called " Fifth disease". It went away within 2 days,  it was splotchy, red, no itch, no fever, no residual side effects, but he looked horrible for 2 days, it affected his cheeks, arms, thighs, buttocks, back and stomach it  has never come back, I have never heard of anything like this being a recurring problem. Best wishes, Tiff
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It might be warts, just a guess tho.  Just one question what color are the lumps?
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Sounds like an alergic reaction or heat rash. or some type of fungle infection. Acne or sweat pimples are other possibilities. Check with your doctor.
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The diagnosis is difficult and it depends on exactly where this bump is, the shape of it,  how old you are, if you are a man or a woman since some lesions are more prevalent in one gender or the other. Also it depends on if you have teeth or have dentures. The diagnosis could range from a bony growth (torus) to malignancy, from an abcess from a nearby tooth to a cyst from a structure in the palat. It could be a discoloration from a silver filling nearby to a lead tatoo if you are a pencil chewer.Although your dentist have not said anything to you I suggest for you to go and see you doctor or you dentist specifically for this if not just to put your mind at ease.
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It most probably is a deep zit.. Leave it until its ready to pop. Heidi
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Please, don't put your child's health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your child's mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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If he's getting a rash, don't use any baby oil. Could just be that it's clogging the pores. However, if it's a rash he's got, also have the doctor see him. Rashes go along with so many infant illnesses.
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it could be nething..i suggest u contact ur dermatologist
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relax, its normal after a fever for youer skin to peel. its because he hasn't been doint the things that normally sloughs off the skin and it built up over the past few weeks, plus new skin has formed since the infection and has replaced all the old skin
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Try and drink a lot of water...that's good you are cutting back on alcohol. Maybe you can see a doctor and they can refer you to a dermatologist if you're skin problem persists. Sometimes little bumps can be clogged pores, which might be cleared with an exfoliating scrub...but I'm not positive if these are the kind you are talking about. \nWell, hope it gets better soon.
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It could be a sebaceous cyst. They're quite often close to the surface and you can sometimes squeeze white gunge out of them. They're harmless. It might be as well for you to have it checked though.
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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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It sound like you're talking about the sternum. This is the part of the rib cage where the ribs meet. If I interpreted your description correctly, the bump is simply part of the sternum, where the end of a rib is protruding from the surface of the chest a little. It's actually a part of the rib cage, so it is a bone. It's more pronounced on him now, because he lost some weight, but it's probably always been there. I have the same thing and it doesn't seem to be a problem; it's always been there. But he should go to the doctor just to make sure.
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It sounds like psoriasis....have him use cetaphyl heavy cream or cetaphyl lotion on it. Also have him use the cetaphyl cleanser on those areas also instead of regular soap. Regular soap will make it worse. If that does'nt help after a couple of weeks he should go to a dermatologist.