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Painful Pus Filled Pimples On The Chin. Treatment?

I have had and still have several painful pimples on my chin . I also have a couple of knots under my chin in that soft area that are sore. The pimples are not normal pimples. They get really big, swollen and then have a thick white discharge . I am prone to breakouts, but these are different. I try to keep my hands of them, but as some get better more show up. I also have several ingrown hairs/pimples around my hairline. I am prone to bumps on the back of my arms and thighs, now those are larger and more sore than normal as well. I ve made sure to wash my face regularly and am only wearing makeup on the rare occasion that I leave the house. What is this?
Wed, 5 Dec 2012
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi, it could be acne or it could be rosacea in both cases oral isotretinoin would give great results along with oral dapsone . continue it for 2-3 months and a topical Retino A (0.025%) at bed time and it would be fine. take care
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Painful Pus Filled Pimples On The Chin. Treatment?

hi, it could be acne or it could be rosacea in both cases oral isotretinoin would give great results along with oral dapsone . continue it for 2-3 months and a topical Retino A (0.025%) at bed time and it would be fine. take care