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[Acne] Cluster of pimples won’t go away for 6+ months
Hi all, I've (24F) been dealing with a cluster of pimples on the right side of my cheek, which has steadily grown from 1-2 pimples back in April 2026 to now multiple pimples erupting at different times throughout the weeks. At first, I didn't really think much of it because I'd get a pimple here and there, but l've never experienced a cluster this size for this long, and it's concentrated on one specific area. The rest of my face is pretty much acne/pimple-free.
Every time a pimple erupts and I manage to squeeze the insides out, it flattens for a few days and then returns as a pimple. I'm careful not to put my hands or phone to my face and I don't sleep on the right side of my face either. Even if I do, it doesn't explain why the rest of my face almost never gets pimples!
I've tried birth control, topical clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide, but nothing seems to help. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated!