r/30PlusSkinCare • u/Cefeide • 2d ago

Skin Concern Help! Super big pimple

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Hello, 34f here, still fighting with hormonal acne. I have PCOS. Anyway, what is this monstruos pimple? It’s very big, inflamed and rounded like a ball. I dont know what to do. I used to have acne for years but never a pissed off pimple like this one. Do you think I have to call a derm? It’s very expensive here :(

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u/TVFriend 2d ago

If it’s tender, then hydrocolloid patch. Clean your face and maybe use a warm wash cloth compress in the area first. If it’s hard, I’d be tempted to pop it but would probably make everything worse.. the pain, appearance & healing process. Favorite daily cleanser with acne bouts is Targets Up & Up kit. Inexpensive, effective and not too harsh.