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akrose17 posted:
I have a similar story to Samantha. I've had clear skin my whole life and about two weeks ago I started getting little pimples around my nose and high up on my forehead. I've never been on birth control, I've had dry skin my entire life (eczma in little bouts). Since the initial two or three pimples I've gotten multiple pimples at the same time. It doesn't look like acne, because its so random and they are so little. It's as if its because of something I've eaten, but I eat really well. My exercise habits have dwindled as of late but that is really the only things that has changed. The breakouts began when I 1) changed toothpastes, 2) moved back in with my parents, but I've never had a problem here with breakouts before 3) altered workout habits. Please help!
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Age 21, never on a pillI have a similar story to Samantha. I've had clear skin my whole life and about two weeks ago I started getting little pimples around my nose and high up on my forehead. I've never been on birth control, I've had dry skin my entire life (eczma in little bouts). Since the initial two or three pimples I've gotten multiple pimples at the same time. It doesn't look like acne, because its so random and they are so little. It's as if its because of something I've eaten, but I eat really well. My exercise habits have dwindled as of late but that is really the only things that has changed. The breakouts began when I 1) changed toothpastes, 2) moved back in with my parents, but I've never had a problem here with breakouts before 3) altered workout habits. Please help!
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Mohiba K Tareen, MD responded:
Dear Akrose,
There are other conditions such as perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and forms of rosacea that can cause pimple like bumps on the face. In particular, a sensitivity to toothpaste ingredients can cause a condition called perioral dermatitis.

However, perioral dermatitis typically does not appear on the forehead.

In any event, change to an organic toothpaste and see if this helps (give it at least 2 weeks to see a difference).

If not, pls schedule an appointment with your dermatologist.

I hope that helps
Report This| Share this:Age 21, never on a pillDear Akrose,<br />There are other conditions such as perioral dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis and forms of rosacea that can cause pimple like bumps on the face. In particular, a sensitivity to toothpaste ingredients can cause a condition called perioral dermatitis. <br /><br />However, perioral dermatitis typically does not appear on the forehead.<br /><br />In any event, change to an organic toothpaste and see if this helps (give it at least 2 weeks to see a difference).<br /><br />If not, pls schedule an appointment with your dermatologist. <br /><br />I hope that helps <img src="http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif" align="top" border="0">
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