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Question #13795
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pimples patch - #13795

Sara

I am really confused and kinda worried bout these weird little bumps I've been getting. A month ago, I went to the beach and thought the sun would do me good, but now I have these nasty pimples patch on my forehead. They’re not like my usual acne; they’re kinda small, itchy, and I can't seem to get rid of them. I’ve tried my regular face wash and some tea tree oil, but the pimples patch just keeps getting bigger. Moistened some cotton with witch hazel too, but I’m not sure if its workin. I don't know if I should go back to the dermatologist or try something else at home. My friend said it might be a heat rash or something, but the whole thing is driving me nuts! Anyone experience a pimples patch like this after sun exposure? Did you find anything that actually helped? I’m really worried it’s going to scar or something. This pimples patch is making me less confident and I just want my clear skin back! If you have advice or anything that cleared up your pimples patch, please, help me out here!

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Your experience with a pimples patch after sun exposure sounds like it might be related to acne mechanica or a minor form of miliaria, also known as heat rash. Sun exposure can sometimes exacerbate certain skin conditions. If these bumps are primarily itchy, it might indeed reflect heat rash. But if there’s a combination of small, pus-filled lesions along with itchiness, we might be dealing with folliculitis, which can occur when hair follicles become blocked, often aggravated by sweat and heat from the sun. Your regular face wash and tea tree oil might not be enough, and sometimes witch hazel can irritate sensitive skin or inflame damaged skin, potentially making things worse. I’d suggest trying a gentle, yet effective, approach: switch to a mild, fragrance-free cleanser and try using a non-comedogenic moisturizer, especially one with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or ceramides to help maintain the skin barrier without clogging pores. Over-the-counter products containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid can also help to clear outbreaks — however, don’t overdo it, as these can be drying. Pat dry your face after washing rather than scrubbing to avoid further irritation. Lastly, ensure you’re shielding your skin from further sun damage by using a broad-spectrum, non-comedogenic sunscreen even if you’re mostly indoors during the day. It’s important to talk to a dermatologist again if these symptoms don’t begin improving in a week or two, or if new symptoms like increased redness or pain develop, as scarring can indeed result from improper management, and a professional may provide effective topical treatments, or identify a different diagnosis through examination.

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