unknown type of pimples that dont heal

[adream]

About 7 years ago I had a small dot show up on my face. Looked somewhat like a whitehead but it hurt like a sticker or needle was in it. I scratched it and saw a small white core witch I tried to remove. The spot turned into a sore which didn’t heal for several months. I could see the core was still there and 1 day I just picked at it until I pulled the core out. This core was like rubber and when it released it hurt, within 2 days the sore was gone. Not long after I have more of the same thing show up with the same results. These spots will not go away until I remove that core. I have about 8 spots where these things keep reoccurring. I have been living with this now for 7 years and really need help. Any ideas?
Thank you in advance

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

There are several treatment options available for acne - topical application creams, oral medications, laser treatment etc.

It would be best to consult your dermatologist to decide about the best treatment option in your case.

Comedonal (non-inflammatory) acne: local treatment with azelaic acid, salicylic acid, topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide.

Mild papulo-pustular (inflammatory) acne: benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids, topical antibiotics (such as erythromycin).

Moderate inflammatory acne: benzoyl peroxide or topical retinoids combined with oral antibiotics (tetracyclines). Isotretinoin is an option.

Severe inflammatory acne, nodular acne, acne resistant to the above treatments: isotretinoin also known as Accutane, can be prescribed by a doctor.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acne_vulgaris#Treatments

Let us know about how you are doing and what your doctor advises.

Post us if you need any further information.

Regards.