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What Causes Bumps On Face And Ears With Mildew Smell?

I have little bumps on my face and I believe it s a hair follicle infection around my face and ears. Some of the hairs I feel like have been wrapped around my ears and have made my nails and toenails brittle. There is little grass like stuff that comes out sometimes from my feel and hands. I can move the hairs back in face sometimes on my face from the bumps but it never goes away. I also smell a mildew oder from these little pieces and when I move the bumps. What is it? And what can I do from treatment?}
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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The bumps would depend upon your age. If you are young it can be a form of acne which you could treat with benzoyl peroxide preparations. If you are older it could be a folliculitis which is inflamed hair follicles. If that does not clear up with facial scrubs and washing you may need an antibiotic. The mildew smell often comes from a fungal infection.
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What Causes Bumps On Face And Ears With Mildew Smell?

Hello, The bumps would depend upon your age. If you are young it can be a form of acne which you could treat with benzoyl peroxide preparations. If you are older it could be a folliculitis which is inflamed hair follicles. If that does not clear up with facial scrubs and washing you may need an antibiotic. The mildew smell often comes from a fungal infection. Dr. Robinson