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I have lots of acne-like bumps on my forehead that don't respond to topical medications. Someone suggested this is candida. What can you suggest?

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  • N815394_32920449_260_small
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    have you tried proactive? also, sometimes a salon facial will help to get those little bumps out, then just keep taking good care of your skin to keep them away. wash your pillowcase often. oh, and have you tried proactive? (seriously, it's the best)

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    I agree with Dr. Dodge and Jenna. Once the diagnosis is clear, the treatment will also be more focused on resolving the issue. It is unlikely to be candida.

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    The diagnosis is critical to this question. Acne is one possibility, but it could also be seborrheic dermatitis or keratosis pilaris (as Jeanna suggests below). I'm not sure about candida in this case, but there could be a fungal connection to the symptom in cases of seborrheic dermatitis. If you were up for an experiment, try washing your forehead with some dandruff shampoo for a week or two to see if it helps. Leave the soap on there for a few minutes before you rinse. if the bumps get better, then it was seborrhea and you have a solution. If there is no change, I would have your doctor take a look.

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    http://www.helpforkp.com/

    regular exfoliation helps

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    food allergies.

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    wash your headband

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