DR. WALLACE: I'm almost 16 years old and I used to have a beautiful complexion with no blemishes. Now, all of a sudden, I have three big red bumps on my face. Two are on my forehead and one is on my chin. They don't look like pimples, but they are tender when I touch them. I'm worried that they will still be there in six weeks when my brother is getting married. I'm supposed to be in the wedding.

Can you tell me how I can get rid of them fast? I'm also wondering if alcohol would have caused them because I tasted some for the first time a couple of weeks ago. — Nameless, Toledo, Ohio.

NAMELESS: You should have your mother make an appointment for you with a dermatologist who can analyze your problem and tell you how to get rid of the bumps. You will also get suggestions on ways to keep your skin clear.

The alcohol you consumed almost certainly did not cause the red bumps. I do hope your taste of alcohol was just a one-time occurrence! While wine, beer and liquor are not implicated in skin problems, they can certainly wreak far more havoc on a person's life!

YOU NEED TO TAKE THAT RISK

DR. WALLACE: Amy (not her real name) and I are very best friends and have been since grade school. We are both now 20. She is engaged to Ron (not his real name) and they have plans to be married in six months. I'm going to be her maid of honor.

Last night the three of us were at Amy's house watching a TV show when her mom called and told Amy to pick her up at work. Amy asked both of us if we wanted to ride along, but Ron was engrossed with the show and I said I had to go home. She left right away and when I went to get my jacket and books to go home, Ron grabbed me around the waist and tried to kiss me. I pulled away and asked him what in the world was wrong with him. He said I really turned him on. I was totally shocked and grabbed my stuff and went out the door immediately.

I couldn't get to sleep last night and was worrying about what to do about this crazy situation. Amy and I are as close as real sisters and I do love her as a sister. Do you think I should keep quiet about this, or should I break her heart and tell her what happened? I never really liked Ron, but I never ever told Amy this because she seemed to really love him. Because of her feelings, I'm also worried that she might not believe me and that we could never be friends again. Please tell me what I should do, and please hurry. — Nameless, Tulsa, Okla.

NAMELESS: Ron has certainly put you in a terrible predicament. You have no choice but to tell Amy what happened. Unfortunately, she may, as you fear, not want to hear what you have to say. She might also respond with anger instead of gratitude. You need to take that risk.

She's engaged to a louse — far worse is to be married to one!

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