Why Is My Pimple Painful, Large, and Surrounded by Swelling?

A painful and large pimple with surrounding swelling may be due to conditions such as folliculitis or sebaceous cyst. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly and undergo standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician.

1. Folliculitis: Typically manifested as red papules centered on hair follicles, severe cases may involve infection of surrounding soft tissue, causing pain and swelling. This may be caused by bacterial, viral, or fungal infections of hair follicles. Patients can follow doctor's advice to use medications such as Mupirocin Ointment, Clindamycin Phosphate Gel, and Cefalexin. Incision and drainage of the pimple can also play a positive role in disease recovery.

2. Sebaceous Cyst: Often characterized by a depression at the center of the cyst, with white secretions typically discharging when surrounding skin is pressed. Small cysts generally have no specific symptoms, but larger ones can compress surrounding tissue, causing pain. Surgical removal of the cyst is generally the treatment of choice. In case of infection, medications such as Mupirocin Ointment, Erythromycin Ointment, and Cefuroxime Axetil can be prescribed.

When using the above medications, patients are advised to follow the doctor's instructions for standardized use and not to take medications blindly on their own to avoid adverse reactions.