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Have Pimples On Face. No Medication Till Now. How To Get Rid Of This Problem?

HI, I am a 27yrs old female.For the past 1-2 months I have started getting frequent pimples on my right cheek. Some are cystic and leave a black scar for long.Some are smaller.They are usually without any draining.I am concerned .Last yr also this happened once I faintly recall.Earlier I used to have cystic pimples on the chin.That has reduced a lot now almost to none.Thank God!! Can you please suggest the diagnosis and any solutions ?
Thu, 9 May 2013
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Hi,
As you have already mentioned, you have nodulocystic acne. Few isolated lesions respond well to intralesional steroid and intralesional antibiotic like lincomycin. Also oral isotretinoin being the drug of choice gives wonderful results. You need to consult a dermatologist as the above mentioned options requires doctor's supervision and guidance. As a general treatment option
Use salicylic acid based face wash
Apply clindamycin gel in morning and tretinoin gel in night
Avoid oily greasy creams/ cosmetics and massages
Avoid dairy products and food with height glycemic index like rice, refined flour, chip etc.

Hope that helped.
Take care
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Have Pimples On Face. No Medication Till Now. How To Get Rid Of This Problem?

Hi, As you have already mentioned, you have nodulocystic acne. Few isolated lesions respond well to intralesional steroid and intralesional antibiotic like lincomycin. Also oral isotretinoin being the drug of choice gives wonderful results. You need to consult a dermatologist as the above mentioned options requires doctor s supervision and guidance. As a general treatment option Use salicylic acid based face wash Apply clindamycin gel in morning and tretinoin gel in night Avoid oily greasy creams/ cosmetics and massages Avoid dairy products and food with height glycemic index like rice, refined flour, chip etc. Hope that helped. Take care