I popped a whitehead pimple on my chest by squeezing it. Pus came out. The next day the pus came back. So I squeezed it again. I also put peroxide and antibiotic ointment on it. The next day the area was very red, inflamed, swollen, and extremely tender to the touch. I did not squeeze anymore but the area has stayed swollen and inflamed for a week now. There is also a large hard lump there now. It has been a week and the tenderness and lump size has decreased somewhat. But the hard lump and redness is still there. Did I cause a bruise under the skin? Is it infected? Will it heal on its own in time? Should I see a Dr? Thank you.
Hi dear, From what you have described it looks like you had a pimple and when you popped it, you introduced an infection, which most likely happens when the bacteria on your skin goes under the skin. I would advise you to take oral antibiotics and topical antibiotic cream.1. Oral antibiotic preferably augmenting 1000 mg x 1 tablet x 2 times daily after food for 5 days2. Bacitracin cream x 1 application x 3 times daily for 7 days3. If there is pain for then you can take ibuprofen x 1 tablet up to 2 times daily as needed (after food)Avoid contact with water as it can delay its healing. I wish you good health and an early recovery. If you have further questions you can contact me. Best regards.