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What Causes Painful Pimples With White Head On The Face?

I have hard painful big pimples on my face and they have been there for a while now. Have tried applying spot busting ointment but it doesn't help, instead they leave spots and keep on coming all over my face. They sometimes have white heads that are also painful and hard to break. I think I need medication to clear them from the inside, what do you recommend I use or ask my GP to prescribe for me?
Mon, 18 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Acne and white heads can occur due to a number of causes like clogged pores, hormonal imbalances, oily skin, bacterial infection, inflammation etc..
I would suggest you to take a combination of antibiotic and anti Acne treatment like Washing your face with Salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, apply creams or ointment containing Clindamycin+Niacinamide and Benzoyl Peroxide..
Apply Retinoid based Adapelene gel at night..
Do cool compresses over pimples..
Exfoliate your skin twice a week to remove dead skin,dirt from pores..
In case if there is no improvement in a period of two weeks consult a Dermatologist and he can advise Oral antibiotics and retinoid along with topical treatment..
For dark spots Kojic Acid and arbutin containing creams can be advised..
Avoid excessive sun exposure..



Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Painful Pimples With White Head On The Face?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Acne and white heads can occur due to a number of causes like clogged pores, hormonal imbalances, oily skin, bacterial infection, inflammation etc.. I would suggest you to take a combination of antibiotic and anti Acne treatment like Washing your face with Salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, apply creams or ointment containing Clindamycin+Niacinamide and Benzoyl Peroxide.. Apply Retinoid based Adapelene gel at night.. Do cool compresses over pimples.. Exfoliate your skin twice a week to remove dead skin,dirt from pores.. In case if there is no improvement in a period of two weeks consult a Dermatologist and he can advise Oral antibiotics and retinoid along with topical treatment.. For dark spots Kojic Acid and arbutin containing creams can be advised.. Avoid excessive sun exposure.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.