Why does my pimple start looking like a bruise after a few months?

[skux]

hello, ok well i have this acne problem. My GP doesnt even know what it is. When i get a pimple on my face, it hurts very much, but it does not break out. After a few days, the pimple hardens and eventually starts turning dark in color. When a few months go by, the bump on my face starts looking like a bruise, and does swallow up time to time. When it does break out after a few months, alot of dark, thick blood comes out. I'm just wondering what this might be as it seems very unusual to me that i have such bad acne at the age of 16. Please reply, your thoughts would be much appreciated.
Thanks!

[loiloi]

It is not unusual to have bad acne at the age of 16. Acne is caused by high levels of androgens (hormones). Androgens stimulate the sebaceous (oil) glands in the skin. The pores become blocked with excess oil and bacteria which feeds off this oil.
Treatment is either with oral or topical antibiotics (to kill acne-causing bacteria on the skin), topical retinoids (such as Differin or Retin-A), or anti-androgens (female patients only).
If standard treatments result in failure or relapse your GP can refer you to a dermatologist for Roaccutane (oral Isotretinoin), the most powerful acne treatment available.
What acne medication are you currently using? Retin-A will clear acne and heal the bruise-like scars you describe.
Eloise.

[skux]

hey,

Right now im using proactiv for my pimples, but i have been prescribed Retin-A by my doctor a couple of years back. It didnt really work so i discontinued using it. I also have facial eczema, can that make my pimples worse? Ive put up with my pimples for too long, it has actually lowered my self esteem to the point where i can't handle. I will see with my GP again so she can transfer me to a dermatologist. Thank you so much for the info.
Michelle.