I plan to start using it daily and see if that cuts down on my sebum production/clears up pores. Honestly, I believe the dermatologists gave up on me a long time ago and don't take me seriously at all. Then as quick as it started it just stops on its own. Thats why you find them in skin that has been traumatized previously, and not freshly torn skin. i've had two biopsies and the only results were lichen simplex cronicitus(the result of excess sctatching). I've pretty much ruled out Demodex. I've tried: Teatree oil, antifungal cream's, dandruff shampoo, clove oil, calamine lotion, aloe, Vicks vapor rub, sulfur, psoriasis cream's, Coconut oil, salt, bleach baths, hydrogen peroxide, herbal supplements, A multitude of vitamins, vitamins, high doses of vitamin C, MSM, Neosporin, benzol peroxide, salicylic acid, hydrocolloid bandages, iodine, Betadine, baking soda compresses in scrubs, doxycycline, rubbing alcohol, minocycline, thuja(oral and topical), retin-a, Apple cider vinegar, Manuka honey patches, steroid injections, hydrocortisone cream, and even urine(out of sheer desperation)! Sometimes the same bump will ooze white again. Been dealing with these for 10+ years- and the sores hurt like hell until those stupid plugs come out! Im using permethrin lotion. Dont bother pulling them out. What is this mark? I have had this for the last year and a half and all I get from my dr is antibiotic ointment and a firm "stop picking at them"! By making the wound larger, we have access to even more and it can take months to heal./// I've tried just about everything and only the sulfur ointment has worked for me. Read on please The adult mites are NOTHING NICE. I use Wedderspoon 100% Raw Manuka Honey. There are 2 kinds that live on your face. Even for MRSA. Looks like you have an overgrowth. I wish you all luck!!! This is a very interesting find. Underneath the scab is demodex. It says youre not supposed to put them on open lesions, so proceed at your own risk if you wish to try, but I had a four-month-long, peach-sized, dug-out wound on my cheek that I eventually withered down to a faded pink area of two inches across, where the open wound once sat, ruining my life. I get these white fleshy plugs in my skin, usually under a scab that won't heal. To heal my wounds I use Savlon antiseptic liquid, and they begin to dry up quite quickly. This of course leaves a scar but until these little white plugs are out, the sore won't heal. I have never had to wear so much make up in my life. last week i had a pimple with no head and i decided to treat it with salicylic acid. FYI I also recommend Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree liquid soap (one with the orange label) as it contains antimocrobial essential oils (does not clog pores or leave skin oily). It is giving me some relief. I recently lost health insurance and cannot afford to go back to the dermatologist and honestly I've been so jaded with healthcare professionals that I cringe at the idea of having to talk with them about this again! Also, the Nustock smells terrible, and I would have to mix the tea tree oil, and zinc. I wonder what the connection was. I pray these horrible things will be gone soon! When you take the Ivermectin, change your bed sheets every night, for at least three nights. Here is more information on the subject: http://dermnetnz.org/acne/acne-excorie.html As far as treatment goes you really need to stop trying to extract these white bumps. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1939789, http://plasticsurgerykey.com/mycoses-and-algal-infections-2/#st0070. I have seen these yellow egg like things come to the top of the scab. morgelleons,, mine changes -abt 2 yrs now-not like boils,small bumps, sometimes red dots with seeds and blood, but scabs slide off sometimes and bleed profusely, and if you use ichtamol numerous white cores appear, pull them out..they bleed a lot sometimes and contain many seeds. Check if you have keratosis pilaris Symptoms of keratosis pilaris may include: Dry rough skin. The only thing I can match up to as being the same as what I see under the microscope is ringworm fungus! I know myself, I can't imagine living with this for one more year much less 20 more. Frustratedandfe, thank you for sharing! Its demodex. The 3rd dermatologist, the one I'm seeing now, knew right away what the problem was. Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from the skin. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. You cannot kill the adult Demodex with creams because they move down into your pores beyond the reach of topical miticides. Once my face was completely dry, all my previous open sores where I had picked were getting tight and drying up. Dr. Sewa Legha answered Medical Oncology 52 years experience May need biopsy: Anything that does not heal after one month requires a check by a dermatologist to make sure that it is not skin cancer. Yes I believe it is definitely ringworm fungus BUT it seems to survive ringworm fungus creams! (On end of nose of course)and a mixture of clear, and or blood comes out. It gradually shrank with the combined use of these two things. These super-fine hairy things is hair that has abnormally formed by these hair follicles and is growing under the skin. Dr. Kathy Robinson answered. It's also better to support independent crafts this way. The only thing that is effective is 100% alcohol or tea tree oil! I've experienced all of the same things everyone is describing: stretchy white plugs that are rooted and can only be pulled out with tweezers. I have the same problem! Vigorous scrubbing or removal of hair follicle plugs may irritate the skin and worsen the condition. A scab with a white crust means there is moisture or pus present. Picking them out only makes it worse by allowing us to see more of them. Pseudoactinomycotic granules have been reported in two cases., Its and abstract from Pityrosporum (Malassezia) folliculitis description from here: A few days ago I googled staph infections and saw pics with the exact same plugs. Your condition and immune system can also be the cause of the presence of white scab. I had to mix the paste with baby oil to get it to spread. I still have to make a concerted effort to not open up my wounds and tear out the plugs that I find inside, but it does help me fight the urge, knowing this. You are correct that is the other post about these plugs. I can scrape it with my fingernail and have a bunch of tiny lol speckled grainy stuff that comes out.. (The plugs) .they don't stop coming.. Unfortunately I have to pile on makeup and that seems to exacerbate it. It's something weird. This is something that I encourage everyone to look up and possibly talk with your doctor about. Oddly enough, the product I found to work BEST topically is a nasal wash I found at Walgreens called ALKALOL. Adult Demodex mites are tiny, with a length of roughly 0.3 - 0.4 millimeters, and generally have a life cycle of 18-25 days. Skin cancer. The spot fills with blood with a woosh. Acne with predominantly comedones is called comedonal acne. I still have a ways to go, and I still have some stubborn lesions that have been there for years (there's one on my arm that I've had for 4 years), but things are slowly getting better. Note: the yogurt must contain live active cultures and NO fruit or added sugars as many fungi thrive on sugar/carbs. The formation of a scab is part of the healing process as skin grows over the wound. Every day I would warm my face with a washcloth and put the Manuka Oil on the affected areas. Wow, Im so glad you responded with such an insightful thought ( reaction to some sort of medication)! If you want to know more about your condition, we suggest you read the following article written by a mental health professional on Picking Scabs, In reply to Hi, this makes me want to by Katpippy. Man I have legit the same exact thing I have for about two years now under every scab I get which scans just seem to form anymore its jnreal you must remove them and theyre painful but itchy they bleed perfusivly for a second and then stop. These plugs are parasites. Treat the wound and protect the area so the healing process can begin again. there is a spot on my nose that i've rubbed raw washing, trying to get these "things" out of my pores. Im super itchy this evening!! The Boston collection of bathroom vanities is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a stylish and functional option. I know what the writer is describing. Gross. Whenever our skin is injured due to any cut or abrasion, it starts bleeding due to blood flowing from the severed vessels. Did it work good??? Avoiding sugar & antibiotics was also key for me. Apparently, fungus produces a hard covering. Now why can't my Dr do what I asked and scrape or pick a piece off and look at it under a microscope like I did so she will believe me!! I just started using a soap with sulfur in it. They aren't mites. I do believe the NuStock is a viable option, but I am allergic to sulfa and this seemed risky. A sebaceous filament is a thin, hair-like structure that lines the inside of the pore and helps sebum travel to the skin's surface. Trademark Application Number is a unique ID to So I never had any allergy/skin issues until a little over 2 years ago. It has taken me FOREVER to find a discussion with information that describes EXACTLY what I have been going through for YEARS! The Manuka Oil makes them perfect for picking!! They clear up once in a while for a few months but then come back. Syntol can be purchased online and in select health stores like The Vitamin Shoppe). AnTMaNUK, this condition is awful. Now to find out what it really is. It is not intended to be and should not be interpreted as medical advice or a diagnosis of any health or fitness problem, condition or disease; or a recommendation for a specific test, doctor, care provider, procedure, treatment plan, product, or course of action. Has anyone come across aquired perferating dermatosis?? After reading one of the post on this thread, I researched ivermectin paste. The Manuka Oil dries these things up AS LONG AS YOU DON'T PICK and you will want to. I have been suffering with this condition for about a year . I have been using Manuka Oil on my face for about one week and almost every one of my scabs/sores are gone. I have read a lot of posts about skin stuff and maybe you will find about your disease here https://illnessee.com/ but I don't promise they have some cure or 100% answer for you. It can be painful, never heals, may start to if I can get the plugs out. I feel so fortunate that I have finally found a dermatologist who both understands what I am going through, and seems to understand what is going on with my body and what is causing these lesions. i had this problem as well. But even that doesn't seem to help heal the wound fast enough to beat these plugs. So, I have black and white chest hairs. 747 views, 7 likes, 0 loves, 10 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Harford TV: Bel Air @ Fallston Boys Soccer They are as my doctor says very contagious little ugly buggers. The Content on this Site is presented in a summary fashion, and is intended to be used for educational and entertainment purposes only. It isn't bugs, fungus, yeast, aliens, mental illness, etcit's an autoimmune disease with a treatment! It looks like these plugs are something with suction cups on them. Blood work was done and showed a positive ANA. I did this several times a day when I could. As I mentioned in earlier posts, I believe these plugs are glands that supply the skin with oil. Any advice is appreciated. Use warm, not hot, water. Part of it broke off but I could still see that the pore was plugged and a day or two later top of the plug was sticking out again. 36 yrs old Female asked about Sores with white plugs that dont heal, 1 doctor answered this and 481 people found it useful. It's crazyIt can't be a fungusThere's no way it could materialize that quickLike overnight. I think it is a very resistant ringworm fungus and it may take internal anti fungal medicine strong enough to attack it from the inside as you put a topical on also! A wound has natural healing stages: After a wound bleeds and clots, a scab starts to form. (Like an exoskeleton) to protect itself. I've become quite skilled and surgical with them, I don't usually pluck anything but the plug. I pick But i honestly think they would be worse if i didn't. These white plugs actually came out after using the oil. It starts with a little bump, then it gets painful, hot, and even caused headaches. With acquired perforating dermatosis lesions form abnormal amounts of kerototic material with a Central adherent plug. You cannot kill adult Demodex with ingested miticides because they have a hard outer shell that protects them from absorbing the chemicals. EVERYTHING. I suspect youre describing the Demodex injai, the "large-body" Demodex. It has. The plugs are like microscopic balls under the skin, they acted like the tiniest balloon which couldn't be grabbed or popped by the tweezers (even fine pointed ones are not successful 1/2 the time). Anyone else have white plugs attached to scans turning to the internet because drs dont seem to be able to help me. My dermatologist has told me this is demodex infestation. Look up nodular prurigo I have just been diagnosed it sounds like this. What you said makes perfect sense if it is in fact, a toxin of some sort, which would make sense in his case and mine possibly. What about Fungal? I got rid of the MFers with 3 things: (1) Ivermectin, (2) Permethrin SFR, and (3) sulfur paste (all of which I found at the local feed store for animals). I discovered that these white stretchy plugs are hair follicles. This might be the biggest and worst it has been. I think I know what they are and I'll tell you how I've "cured" them using De La Cruz sulfur ointment. This was a deep area with many layers, like a nightmare, so I still had to clean the residue out and pull out what I could but it weakened their natural defenses and protective coating substantially and it started to shrink - the first time in 6-7 months of the same spot being open. Keratosis pilaris is a very common harmless condition where small bumps appear on your skin. Also, its really thick and has a strong smell. If the scab gets too thick it gets completely trapped. I recommend checking out youtube videos of molloscum contagiosum removal to see if it resembles your symptoms. So if you have one and while digging around for it you hurt the skin around it then more plugs form. these are clusters of white or fleshy hard and sticky plugs-- not filled with anything, but they stick straight out from the pores. Seek immediate help instead with these resources. There may be some swelling, pain, redness and clear discharge, but Dr. Gordillo says that's OK as long as it's not too much and doesn't last more than a week. They eat our sebum and dead skin. I agree that hibiclens helps. If the dandruff shampoo is too strong or burns too much, try baby rash cream with zinc! DO NOT LET ANYONE CONVINCE YOUR OTHERWISE and believe me, theyll try (ill-informed dermatologists included). I will spare everyone the details of my four-year journey with this problem. acquired perforating collagenous. I have this with acne that started with a birth control definitely being part of it but not all. I've seen them on my fingertips when putting the oil on my face. 2. I have been dealing with this for like 10 years now and I have potholes on my face and future potholes (open wounds that won't heal) cause of these white plugs/cores in my pores that return overnight even when plucked out. I had one that ( your correct) even with hemisyats you count remove. Sores with white plugs that dont heal. The plug prevents oil from escaping through the pore.