Hard, painful pimples?

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Nadia P.

Aug 22, 2013

Nadia P.

I have recently had 2 or 3 small hard pimples. They start out looking like whiteheads but then kind of crust over and get dry and painful. Could anyone tell me what they are and how to get rid of them?

Ally R.

Aug 22, 2013

Ally R.

Usually hard, painful pimples are called cystic acne and can be cause by a number of factors. Most topical treatments don't work so I would consult your doctor or a dermatologist.

Brittany F.

Aug 22, 2013

Brittany F.

They actually might not be cysts. They sound like nodules, which if not treated may turn into cysts. Go to a dermatologist so he can give you strong acne treatment before they turn into cysts, because cysts stay forever.

Nadia P.

Aug 22, 2013

Nadia P.

Even if there's only a few of them? They look like this.

Brittany F.

Aug 22, 2013

Brittany F.

Yes, those are nodules! I'm not saying you're going to get cystic acne but unfortunately no over the counter medicine contains a strong enough concentration of chemicals to fight them off

Nadia P.

Aug 23, 2013

Nadia P.

Oh no :( okay thank you!

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