Pustular pimples are usually associated with folliculitis or acne, and can be removed by medication as prescribed by your doctor, such as antibiotic medications, antifungal medications, and retinoids.
1. Folliculitis: related to bacterial or fungal infections, which may initially appear as red papules and gradually develop into pustules. According to the type of pathogen, choose the appropriate ointment, bacterial infection can be used topically mupirocin ointment and other antibiotic drugs; fungal infection can be used topically ketoconazole cream and other antifungal drugs.
2. Acne:
(1) Usually related to androgen levels, Propionibacterium acnes infection and reproduction, etc. Clinically, topical medications such as isotretinoin gel and other retinoids are often chosen, and should be used in low concentrations or in a small area away from light at the initial stage. Azelaic acid cream can be used to treat mild inflammatory acne, and fusidic acid cream is suitable for patients with secondary infection.
(2) For pustules that are large and difficult to discharge the pus by themselves after maturity, incision should be taken to drain the pus, which needs to go to regular hospitals and be carried out after strict disinfection under the guidance of doctors, and should not be squeezed out arbitrarily by oneself, so as not to cause serious consequences.
Pustular acne patients should actively seek medical attention to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment. All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Eat less spicy food, such as chili peppers, onions, garlic and so on. Usually pay attention to skin cleaning, avoid staying up late and so on.