I am considering a procedure because of my acne problems.

I used to only get one or two pimples occasionally when I was tired, but a few months ago, red, pustular acne started to cover my face, mainly around my cheeks and chin. At first, I thought it might be a temporary phenomenon, so I washed my face thoroughly and applied plenty of moisturizer, but far from subsiding, it actually spread to include whiteheads, completely ruining my skin texture. It stings and hurts even when I'm just sitting still, and every time I look in the mirror, my confidence plummets to the point where I feel like I'm developing social anxiety.

Do you have any specific management methods or skincare routines that you found effective for soothing skin that suddenly broke out like mine?

I would appreciate sincere advice from those with experience on whether it would be better to get acne extraction or dermatological treatment first.