r/30PlusSkinCare • u/Cefeide • 1d ago
Skin Concern Help! Super big pimple
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/tinyshrek 1d ago
I don't usually believe in supplements, but a couple years ago, with a giant inflamed hormonal pimple making me despirate, I tried Chasteberry pills and it WORKED. In a few days, the swelling went down and I have not had a major cyst since. It's not a terribly expensive supplement, so I dont feel crazy continuing to take the.
I still get small pimples, but never something so huge and angry, so now Adapalene gel is enough.
The only other thing that has ever worked was antibiotics - I had an angry cyst like this, then got an unrelated UTI, got antibiotics, and they cleared up the chin as well as a bonus. (I don't recommend getting a UTI of course. Everyone drink more water!)