Red dot

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Hello, today I woke up this morning to see my right cheek forming a red dot. I don't get any red dots or pimples unless it's near my nose. I don't feel any pain from touching the red dots. I did my skincare step which is cleanser, much in snail, then moisture. I laundry my sheets yesterday, it might have been from my sheets since I like sleeping sideways, also does anyone know how to get rid of my forehead pimple? I have since 7 grade and have been trying to get rid of my pimples. I was also thinking of going to a dermatologist but I do not know how much it is. Should I change my skincare?#reddot #pimple #help #skincare

[IAteABarOfSoap]

Hey girl! 

If acne is a concern for you, you should 100% see a medical professional! None of us here can diagnose you unfortunately.

Acne can be caused by many different things: excess sebum production, oil and dead skin cells clogging the hair follicule, inflammation, and bacteria are some common causes! All of these occur for various different reasons; stress, hormones, specific medications, diet, and even a lack of sleep could be the cause!

In order to treat acne effectively, you need to determine the reason it's happening—if your acne isn't caused by bacteria, for example, topical products like benzoyl peroxide won't be the most effective choice. This is why it's extremely important to speak to a doctor. A professional that has access to your health history will be able to give you suitable treatment reccomendations. 

You should see your general practitioner for your concerns about your acne. They might direct you to a couple of over-the-counter products for first-line treatment options.

If those products don't work for you, they can then either refer you to a dermatologist or give you a prescription for topical or even oral products. They'll look at what kind of acne you have to determine the most suitable product. Just keep in mind that not all treatments may be covered. I believe that tretinoin is covered if it's used for acne here in Canada, but it'll always vary. 

Good luck! Hopefully this helped ❤️