I'm really concerned about the pimples I get just before my menstruationthey used to go away but now they're kind of a constant thing. I've been trying to avoid junk food and sugar, and I'm using calamine and a salicylic acid face wash, but they just won't clear up. Recently, I've been getting these large pimples on my cheeks that swell up but don't really hurt. After a few days, they form a head and start leaking pus and blood. Could this be a sign of type 2 diabetes?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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2+ Yrs

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Thats Acne Vulgaris,needs treatment with antibiotics,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management and refrain from squeezing them and maintain personal hygiene

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Answered 04/07/2025

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