I can't figure it out. I have little bumps-about the size of the top of a pin and smaller-on the left and right side of my nose. Not on my nose, but right next to it. The area is just bumpy. And slightly reddened. It is a small area on each side-no more than one inch by one inch. They are not itchy or flakey. They just are visually unappealing. My skin tone is olive, so they are not super bright or anything. The rest of the skin on my cheeks is very nice-soft, even colored, no bumps and I never get pimples. My skin type would lean more towards dry.
I have had this for at least a couple of years. The only time it went away was once when I was pregnant. Around that time I also started using a new product on it called Zit Stick by Reviva Labs. I got it in a health food store and it includes tea tree oil, sulpher, zinc oxide and salicyclic acid. I was so happy because I thought I finally found the solution. But a few months later, they came back and zit stick never helped again.
I have been constantly breastfeeding or pregnant since I have had this, so it could be hormonal? I also have a thyroid disorder.
It doesn't look like milia or seem to fit rosasea too much (though I haven't researched it much, so I could be wrong).. Definitely not pimples... what is it????
Also, right when I wake up, it seems much milder. But shortly thereafter, it springs back and stays all day, every day.
I have always used minimal products on my face. Usually Dr. Bronners soap, and that is it. No facial makeup. Don't have to use moisturizer often, but when I do it is usually natural and organic. Lately I started using honey and coconut oil.
Thanks for reading this oh so exciting novel about my face!