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Suggest Treatment For Pimple On Left Cheek

Hi Doc, I have a pimple in my left cheek. I pricked it before because I thought it s going to be gone, but unfortunately it didn t. I grew and then I pricked it again as there was still an opening that time, there was a white sticky fluid that went out that time . I was so scared I just leave it. Now, for almost months now, there is no more opening in my pimple and it is just in my cheek, black and a little bumpy. It is not painful tho. What should I do?
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Pimples or acne should not be pricked else infection can supervene.
Pimples are common on oily skin so regular washing with non-soapy cleanser is recommended.
The acne is best treated with topical application of antibiotic ointment consisting of combination of clindamycin and peroxide.
However, before using any ointment, a clinical assessment is necessary to rule out infection of the pimple.
Thus, I suggest you to consult a dermatologist before starting any treatment.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Suggest Treatment For Pimple On Left Cheek

Hello and welcome to HCM, Pimples or acne should not be pricked else infection can supervene. Pimples are common on oily skin so regular washing with non-soapy cleanser is recommended. The acne is best treated with topical application of antibiotic ointment consisting of combination of clindamycin and peroxide. However, before using any ointment, a clinical assessment is necessary to rule out infection of the pimple. Thus, I suggest you to consult a dermatologist before starting any treatment. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri