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Pus-filled Pimple On Jaw. Suggest Measures?

Got a pimple on face (jaw line) which turned big the next day. Its filled with pus and hurts when I talk probably due to the moment of muscles involved. The mid spot of this pumple has turned blackish already and growing a rough skin which can be easily torn if squeezing the pus out is needed. Please suggest measures on how to tackle this disease. Many Thanks
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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Hello
Thanks for your query.
For the pimple my advice would be
-Do not squeeze or scratch the pimple.
-Keep your skin clean,Have healthy diet & lots of fluids.
-Avoid too much oily foods.
-Apply topical Clindamycin gel over the pimple

( -You can use topical tretinoin over the comedones [ be careful,burning sensation & redness occurs often after applying]
- if have you are having too much of nodulocystic acne you can use oral Isotretinoin for 4-6 months [but always under supervision of your dermatologist] ...)

-Take doxycycline 100mg once daily for 30 days.

Hope this helps you.
Stay in touch with your dermatologist.

Take care.
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Pus-filled Pimple On Jaw. Suggest Measures?

Hello Thanks for your query. For the pimple my advice would be -Do not squeeze or scratch the pimple. -Keep your skin clean,Have healthy diet & lots of fluids. -Avoid too much oily foods. -Apply topical Clindamycin gel over the pimple ( -You can use topical tretinoin over the comedones [ be careful,burning sensation & redness occurs often after applying] - if have you are having too much of nodulocystic acne you can use oral Isotretinoin for 4-6 months [but always under supervision of your dermatologist] ...) -Take doxycycline 100mg once daily for 30 days. Hope this helps you. Stay in touch with your dermatologist. Take care.