What Does A White Pus Filled Pimple On The Cheek Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 13 Feb 2018

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Question : hi, there is a pimple on my cheeks.that contain white solid pus.pls suggest.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
I can see an eroded nodule in this image. Seems like a Boil or Nodular acne. Is it painful? How long since you have it?

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 minutes later)

nodular acne & it is not painful.it is since two weeks.& even if it is broken then again the same nodular acne is formed.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oral and topical anti-acne medication.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g Azithromycin daily for 5 days. In addition to this you may apply a topical Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide combination gel (Clindoxyl gel), twice daily for a week.These are prescription medications and I advice you to kindly talk to your local practitioner for a prescription of the same.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana