I'm not a dermatologist. But i did have this problem once, and it was an allergic reaction to the makeup i was using at the time.

Just adding to the answers already given. Chemical peels sometimes cause this too. If you have done a chemical peel recently, that could be the culprit.

I've had these before, actually, I have them right now. For me, this rash was caused by facial scrub that contained citrus (St. Ives Apricot Scrub and a Neutrogena Citrus scrub). So maybe try changing facial cleanser. Mine went away when I switched to a milder facial wash and moisturized well. It took about 3 days to go away. The other possibilty is if you are using an old powder/makeup application brush. Try a new one!

Most likely this is a condition known as acne comedonica, where the sebaceous glands under the pores get clogged, and all the gunk is trapped under the skin, which is why it's the same color as the rest of your skin. It's somewhat difficult to treat this (I have had mild cases myself), but what I have found that works myself is using a homeade aspirin mask--you buy regular, uncoated white aspirin tablets, and dissolve them in a SMALL amount of water so you have a paste, which you rub on your skin. Let it sit for about five minutes, then rinse off. Use it about once or twice a week---you'll be floored by how well it works, both physically and chemically(it contains acetylsalicylic acid, which is basically a cousin of our friend salicylic acid). Also, you should use a daily skin moisturizer with 2% salicylic acid, which helps keep anything that could clog your pores off. You might also go to a dermatologist and get them PROFESSIONALLY extracted. You can use benzoyl peroxide stuff on them (use the 10% concentration or less), but it won't do a whole lot except make them a little smaller. This is due to the clogging being underneath the skin---the benzoyl peroxide kills bacteria and dries up oil, but with comedones, the medicine can't even get in, since the clogging is in the sebaceous gland, which is below the pore itself. Lastly, you should go to a dermatologist and get a glycolic acid cream, since it does the same thing as salicylic acid, but it's a little stronger, so it penetrates deeper.

I have used Murad, Proactiv and all kinds of other acne washes. I have also used prescription drugs such as Tetracyclin, Erythromycin, Retin-a, Duac and all other kinds of acne medications. I have been trying to get rid of these bumps for about two years now. Nothing has ever worked. I've been doing the aspirin mask for about 4 weeks now. The bumps are, for the most part, all gone and my face is clear. It took about two weeks for me to notice a difference. Thanks a lot.

wow this was verryyy informative and HELPFULLL!! cuz im going thru the same problem and I was sooo close to making an appointment with a dermatologist but i guess if this aspirin thing works i wont need to! thnnnxxx sooooo muchhhh! BLESS U! --im gonna try this NOW!!! =]

wow this was verryyy informative and HELPFULLL!! cuz im going thru the same problem and I was sooo close to making an appointment with a dermatologist but i guess if this aspirin thing works i wont need to! thnnnxxx sooooo muchhhh! BLESS U! --im gonna try this NOW!!! =]

0MG i have the same pr0blem agggghhhh i d0nt kn0w what t0 d0 th0ugh ... i might give the aspirin thing a try bef0re i g0 t0 the d0ct0rs 0r is it a dermat0ligist that im supp0sed t0 g0 t0 ... im s0 c0nfused i have never been t0 the d0ct0rs 0r t00ken medicine ever l0l s0 im new at this mines actually spread 0ut m0re because ive been having pb&j sandwhiches with strawberry jam and i think that i am allergic t0 berries because bef0re i 0nly had sp0ts beside my ear and they usually expanded when i ate berries 0r ch0c0late .... and i have been eating ch0c0late quite a bit because 0f celebrati0ns and that 1 0ther thing i als0 get these bumps 0n the sides 0f my fingers and i think that this is a milk int0lerance thing because ive just intr0duced milk back int0 my diet because i wasnt a fan 0f it s0 i d0nt kn0w what t0 d0 l0l agggghhhhhhhh

i went to the doctor and they told me to use a clean wash cloth and very warm water and apply a little pressure to the area, it should make it a little smaller, it will be red after but, once the red goes away it should be down at least on size. also if that does not work or if it makes it worse go to the doctor and they should give you steroid injection right in the problem area and that should make it go away, just do a walk in to the er and they could prob see u right away. if you know anything else please do tell.

try going to a doctor, they could give you a steroid injection. that should make it go way down, if not use a clean wash cloth and apply very warm water to the problem area for 15 mins every hour or so. good luck i have it to, nothing seems to work im still desperate for answers.

im so glad i am not alone!!! Mine has been caused by something alot more simple!! i have been working in a badly venterlated office with a heater on to high!!! The dry heat just totally dried up my skin. Im applying moisturiser for dry skin often and it seems to be getting better. Hope this helps

I have them right now, and I found out that it was an allergic reaction to my shampoo, if you have anything that burns your face or makes it red STOP USING IT right away if it is a reaction the most useful way for me to make it better was to wash my face but I'm not a professional dermatologist or anything.

Strange as it may sound, I had a mild case of acne and decided to buy Clearasil pads. Instead of helping my face it made these tiny bumps appear ALL OVER my face. Some are so tiny that if you squeeze them only a clear fluid comes out. None the less I'm certain it's caused from the Clearasil. Wont be using them again.

I am not sure if its the same thing but I have these same color raised tiny bumps on my face and they are itchy from time to time. They are somewhat hard and they come several at a time. I don't know if its an allergic reaction but I never had this problem before! The worse part is my wedding is coming up soon and I am more stressed out than ever!

Yeah I'm having the same problem with this one bump on my forehead. It's been there for about a month and a half now and its just driving me crazy now. I've been using a scrub,cleanser,and a toner but nothing seems to be working. Are there any alternatives to add to this?? I can't see a dermatologist since I'm not insured so that makes this a bit more complicated.

YES! I SO know what you mean! I find it interesting that some are recommending Salycylic acid because I seem to get this same strong reaction as described above from those very products. I thought my only hope was Benzoyl Peroxide products. Culprits appeared to be Nutrogena (the orange formulas with SA), Dermafree, Sensiclear, and others I can't think on. Nutrogena also has gentle formula's in blue bottles that are soap and perfume free, etc. Great for makeup removal but I still have acne, BUT no "allergic" reactions either. I've been on Proactive and am not sure what's going on. I think I'm overdried...Aaaagh!

THIS MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER YOU`RE LOOKING FOR ,HOWEVER ,I HAVE SMALL BUMPS ON MY FACE TOO...THEY JUST STARTED TO APPEAR RECENTLY.I THINK THEY MIGHT BE DAMAGE FROM SUN EXPOSURE.I ALWAYS LOVE THE SUN...AND HAVE USED TANNING BEDS AS WELL.

I have them from time to time. I think it's caused by a variety of things; sun exposure, heat, allergies. I get rid of them by using cool water to wash my face and a gentle face cleanser (gel, foam,.. not st.ives scrub). I also mosturize my face afterwards. It goes away in a couple of days (1-4 days). I hope this helps.

I think I have the same bumps you are talking about. They are small, round, skin-colored, and do not leave. I've had them for years and seen two different dermatologists- both who told me they weren't sure what the bumps were but that they were not cancerous. I've had some removed- and they grew back. I get a few more every couple of years. I absolutely hate them and really want to see a plastic surgeon to see if there is anything I can do. The only problem is that I'd hate to have surgery only for more bumps to grow. If anyone knows anything about a good solution I'd love to know!!

well i have them too on my fore head, cheek bones and chin. i think it is either damage from sun exposure like someone said because i have just been working abroad for the last 8 months or an allergic reaction but i think it might just be spots?? i wash my face constantly and always exfoliate and also used moisturizer and sudacrem daily. sudacrem really help with clearing up the skin and its dead cheap. But ive just bought some asprin so lets just wait and see if this works!! I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the help x

do you eat alot of sugar or drink alot of soda? try cutting back or stopping completely if you can

I don't know what I have exactly. The past two days I felt some bumps coming up around the side of my righht eye and now it's on my eyelid and on that whole sside of my face, well not whole side, it's patchy. I'm so scared because I have a job interview next week and I don't want to look like this. I think mine is caused from dust exposure because at my current job I was asked to dfo to assignments and th eplaces wer eall so dusty. I'm just ging to drink lots of water and wash my face.

Please, I have these too. I think they are cystic in nature and are blocked sweat glands and form cysts. They are very very tiny but in the light they are noteable and I get very self conscious. Please, if there is anything that works to get rid of them let me know! And prevent them from returning. Email me if you can with any answers. ryanhumpert@dslextreme.com

They are called comedones. I found out that mine are caused by drinking way to much milk which is overloading my body in hormones.

I have the same bumps on my face-they are called milia. Visit the link below to learn more. http://chetday.com/pimpleswhitehead.htm

Molluscum Contagiosum - this sounds like what everyone is describing. google it to see if it is so.

oohh my!! lately i've been discovering the same thing! small bump, skin coloured, barely seen unless u focus, its like a hard grain. I'm turning 20 and I'm very upset on how I'm getting Milia seeds, Warts, Pimples and now this bump :(((((( I'm very clean person, in fact each time I get out of the toilet or after cleaning my house, I rub alcohol on my hands... But why do i get all of these??!!! I really wish to help but me myself I want answers :((

Do not use exfoliating scrubs with either oil or salicylic acid, they will only make it much worse. I use Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Scrub. First I use Olay Sensitive Skin bar soap and make sure I can feel no oil on my face, than I use a small amount of the Deep Clean scrub, then I wash my face once again before I get out of the shower. This has not only cured my acne, but I rarely get any more of the small skin colored bumps on my face. I also use Queene Helene Cocoa Butter after I get out of the shower each time no matter what.

I can not say i am sure what these are . however about a week and a half ago I came upon this web page because i had the sameproblem with the flesh color bumps that wont go away. Anyways my husband and i were at the mall one day and i asked the clinique lady if she had anything. she informed me that she did not know exactly what the bumps were so she could not tell me what to do. Anyways as i was disapointed I asked if she had an exfoliant as i gathered that may help from all the responses i read. She then asked what kind of skin care did i use and i told her just soap. Well after my husband insisted i bought there skin care kit- a soap,toner,and moisturizer and all i can say is I have seen a difference in my face and those bumps all ready. No there not gone but they have decreased in size and have gotten softer. I cant wait to see what another week does. Well theres my story - hope it helps