How to treat small pus-filled pimples and redness?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 20 years old, and I started having acne when I was 14, but it worsened during the pandemic. Over the past few months, my acne was not very active. I would get around four to five pimples a month. However, in the past few weeks, I have experienced my worst breakout. Some of the pimples are large, red bumps, while others are the same color as my skin or contain yellowish pus, though those are usually tiny. Most of my pimples appear on my jawline, chin, and cheeks, with some also appearing on my cheekbones and the area lateral to my eyes. I am hoping to improve my skin condition. What can I do?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition, but I am glad you are paying close attention to the changes in your body, that is an important step toward better health. Please do not worry; I am here to help and support you. Based on your symptoms, it appears that you may have developed acne vulgaris, possibly due to hormonal imbalance or changes in cosmetic products. I recommend the following treatment:

Tablet Minocycline 500 mg (milligrams), taken orally three times a day for one week.
Topical 2 percent Resorcinol, once daily.
Topical 0.1 percent Tretinoin, twice daily.
20 percent Azelaic acid, once daily.
5 percent Dapsone gel, once daily for one month.

I hope this helps.

Kindly follow up if you have more concerns.

Thank you.