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December 3rd, 2012, 09:18 PM
On the left side of my face above my cheeks I have had this huge patch of red inflamed acne! I don't suffer from acne too bad, a few pimples in the occasional random spots. But this one section of my face is just huge, red, and inflamed. But the problem is, when I touch most of the area on my face it feels rather flat or smooth. I have had horrible acne there for a good month and a half, I finally got a benzoyl peroxide regimen for about a month and a half as well but its still super red and inflamed, The only pimples I have that I can feel are by my eyebrows.

another thing is too I am in wrestling, which could contribute as well but most of my pimples are gone around my hairline and stuff. Here are a couple pictures. Sorry for the size on the second one, can someone please clarify What kind of acne I have here? They rarely form whiteheads. Plus is most of this huge section of red just a big as blotch of acne scars??? I really hope not. Someone please insight me, along with a regimen and tips to get rid of this. Thank you so much.
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Sph2015
December 3rd, 2012, 09:26 PM
Well have you seen a dermatologist about it? That'd probably be the best move at this point.

iwannago
December 3rd, 2012, 09:27 PM
clarisonic, with a good cleanser and toner

havingfun
December 3rd, 2012, 09:54 PM
Did you ever have chicken pox? If you did then maybe it could be shingles (a flareup of chicken pox). I got shingles last year on my side and it looked like what you have, and went to the dr for it, nothing major. Every person I told about this said it was very rare to someone my age to get it, only very old people do. If it itches like poison ivy then it could be shingles. I'm not saying that it absolutely is, but just a possibility.

StoppingTime
December 3rd, 2012, 10:02 PM
Puberty 101 :arrow: VT General Hospital. You'll get more medical-esque responses here.

ImCoolBeans
December 4th, 2012, 06:23 PM
If you are unable to control acne on your own then I would suggest speaking to your doctor about it and possibly seeing a dermatologist. Acne is a cosmetic concern; but doctors understand that it is a major concern among teens and to prevent possible scarring -- which can stay with you throughout adulthood -- they may prescribe you a stronger treatment method to help clear it up and/or prevent future breakouts.