red tiny spots like pimples on my face.

[sabhar]

hi im 24 yrs old ,I have always face some kind of problem on my face. from few years back there are some black and white spots on my face which cause uneven skin tone...It looks really bad speacilly on my upperlips .although I have seek medical help from a skin specialist....things gets fine for some time,but as soon as I stop the course it happens again.he suggested some ointments,creams,and medicated facewash..also there are tiny red spots like pimples happening on my face wich cause dryness also on my face ...they come and go and then come this problem is from past I month.im irritated with this.please help

[Shell567]

Hi sabhar,

As you were treated with medication did your specialist tell you the name of your condition? You sound like you may have Acne. Acne can cause blackheads, whiteheads, cysts, red spots (sometimes inflamed), and white or yellow 'squeezable spots'. Some acne treatments can also cause dry skin.

Treatments can differ depending on the severity of the acne. To see what level of acne you might have go to nhs.uk/Conditions/Acne/Page...

For a list of treatments including self-help tips go to nhs.uk/Conditions/Acne/Page...