My teenage daughter keeps getting this spiky, thread-like little skin bump growing on her neck. She has a recital tomorrow. What is this?.

sharing personal items that come into close contact with the affected area.

For the next few weeks, it is sensible to avoid picking at the bump and avoid shaving directly over it.

Do not share razors, washcloths, makeup tools, or other personal items that could come into contact with the lesion.

Washing hands after touching the area is another simple precaution.

Why It Can Feel Like a Much Bigger Problem to a Teenager

For a teenager, a tiny bump can feel enormous.

A recital means bright lights, costumes, mirrors, photographs,