How can I heal my face from acne - #20672
Hello, I have facial acne for about one month and one week. It started as one pimple, and after squeezing it, multiple inflamed pimples appeared in the same area. Some pimples have white heads, others contain fluid, with mild hardness under the skin. I used Zudicort, then Fusidic acid, and Benzoyl Peroxide 5% for one month with no clear improvement. Please diagnose my condition and advise the appropriate treatment. Do I need a steroid injection or only topical treatment?
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Your condition is inflammatory acne, worsened by squeezing and topical steroids
Steroid injections are NOT indicated
You need correct topical retinoid + benzoyl peroxide, and likely a short oral antibiotic
With proper treatment, this is very treatable and reversible
Hello,
This is most consistent with inflammatory acne worsened by squeezing and steroid use (Zudicort contains a steroid).
Steroids on the face can make acne spread and become persistent.
What to do now:
Stop all steroid creams immediately (Zudicort) Use a simple acne regimen for 6–8 weeks: Morning: Benzoyl peroxide 2.5–5% (thin layer) Night: Adapalene 0.1% (retinoid) Non-comedogenic moisturizer + sunscreen 🛑Do not squeeze pimples
If no improvement or if painful nodules persist → you may need oral doxycycline for a short course
Do NOT: Use steroid injections Keep changing creams frequently Use antibiotics alone without acne control meds
I trust this helps Thank you
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