Yellow or White Facial Bump Symptom, Causes & Questions

Top 4 Yellow or White Facial Bump Causes

1. 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. 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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3. 3.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. 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?