- Your Yellow or White Facial Bump May Also be Known as:
- White bump on cheek
- White bump on chin
- White bump on face
- White cheek bump
- White cheek lump
- White cheek pimple
- White chin bump
- White chin lump
- White chin pimple
- White face bump
Top 4 Yellow or White Facial Bump Causes
1.Whitehead
Whiteheads are caused by hair follicles becoming clogged with oil & dead skin cells. When the clogged pore is closed to the air by a layer of skin cells, the oil/dead skin cells remains white (as opposed to a blackhead).
Though large whiteheads can be removed by a dermatologist, most cases can be treated with proper hygiene and over-the-counter medications/treatments. Look for products containing benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- small facial lump, yellow or white facial bump
- Symptoms that always occur with whitehead:
- small facial lump, yellow or white facial bump
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
2.Skin Abscess
A skin abscess is an infection of the deeper skin that's typically due to bacteria seen on the skin. Recently, infections are more frequently caused by Staph. Aureus (puts the "staph" in "staph infections").
You should visit your primary care physician or an urgent care clinic today or tomorrow. Treatment of an abscess includes incision and drainage. It is likely you will be prescribed antibiotics as well. Surgery may be required to get rid of the whole abscess after inflammation has died down. Do not drain the abscess yourself.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- pink or red facial bump, facial bump, swelling on one side of the face, painful facial bump, large facial lump
- Symptoms that always occur with skin abscess:
- facial bump
- Symptoms that never occur with skin abscess:
- fever
- Urgency:
- Primary care doctor
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Check my symptoms3.Folliculitis
Folliculitis is a common skin problem where hair follicles are infected by bacteria or fungi.
You can take take care of this at home by using a topical antibacterial or benzoyl peroxide. Also, reduce exposures to irritants like shaving, contaminated water, and other chemicals.
- Rarity:
- Common
- Top Symptoms:
- small facial lump, pink or red facial bump, face itch, facial bump leaking yellow/milky fluid, yellow or white facial bump
- Symptoms that always occur with folliculitis:
- small facial lump
- Urgency:
- Self-treatment
4.Severe Facial Skin Abscess
A skin abscess is an infection of the deeper skin that's typically due to bacteria seen on the skin. Recently, infections are more frequently caused by Staph. Aureus (puts the "staph" in "staph infections"). If the infection begins to spread, urgent treatment is required.
You should head to the nearest ER by car since your infection seems like it might be spreading. It is likely you will be prescribed antibiotics. Surgery may be required to get rid of the whole abscess after inflammation has died down. Do not drain the abscess yourself.
- Rarity:
- Rare
- Top Symptoms:
- fatigue, fever, pink or red facial bump, painful facial bump, growing facial lump
- Symptoms that always occur with severe facial skin abscess:
- pink or red facial bump, facial bump
- Urgency:
- Hospital emergency room
Questions Your Doctor May Ask About Yellow or White Facial Bump
- Q.Is your facial bump still getting bigger?
- Q.Compared to a marble, how big is this bump?
- Q.Is your face bump constant or come-and-go?
- Q.How long have you had this particular bump?
If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions, check our yellow or white facial bump symptom checker.
Check my symptomsYellow or White Facial Bump Symptom Checker Statistics
People who have experienced yellow or white facial bump have also experienced:
- 6% Bloody Vaginal Discharge
- 5% Abdominal Cramps (Stomach Cramps)
- 4% Stomach Bloating
People who have experienced yellow or white facial bump had symptoms persist for:
- 31% Less Than a Day
- 30% Less Than a Week
- 17% Over a Month
People who have experienced yellow or white facial bump were most often matched with:
- 23% Whitehead
- 15% Folliculitis
- 11% Skin Abscess