My Teenage Daughter Keeps Getting This Spiky, Thread-Like Bump on Her Neck—What Is It?

My Teenage Daughter Keeps Getting This Spiky, Thread-Like Bump on Her Neck—What Is It?

her hands afterward.

And avoid sharing personal items that come into direct contact with the area.

What Not to Do Before the Recital

When we’re worried about a little bump, it’s surprisingly easy to go into “fix it immediately” mode.

Resist that urge.

Don’t:

  • Cut it with scissors or a razor
  • Pull it with tweezers
  • Burn it
  • Tie it off with thread or dental floss
  • Pick or scratch it
  • Apply acids or household chemicals
  • Use a strong wart-removal product without knowing what it is
  • Repeatedly scrub it
  • Shave directly over

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