Acne on forehead and back may be caused by folliculitis, acne or eczema, etc. It can be eliminated by medication (such as retinoic acid ointment, etc.) and physical therapy (such as photodynamic therapy, etc.).
1. Acne: For acne causing pimples on the front and back, you can use retinoids such as retinoic acid ointment and anti-infective drugs such as fusidic acid cream. In more severe cases, oral antibiotics such as doxycycline and medications such as isotretinoin capsules can also be prescribed. In addition, you can also take phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, pulse intensity flushing light and other physical treatment.
2. Folliculitis: If folliculitis caused by bacterial infection leads to acne on the chest and back, antibiotic ointment can be used externally, such as mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment and so on. Some patients can also take antibiotics such as cefixime and cefuroxime under the guidance of physicians.
For fungal infections caused by acne on the chest and back, you need to use topical ketoconazole ointment, econazole ointment and other antifungal drugs under the guidance of a doctor, as well as oral terbinafine, itraconazole and other antifungal drugs.
3. Eczema: When the body has fluctuations in endocrine levels or is in a chronic infection and other conditions, it may trigger reactive inflammation in the chest and back, causing acne. You can apply dexamethasone cream externally, and you can also take oral loratadine and other drugs for treatment.
If you have acne on your chest and back, it is advisable to consult a doctor to determine the cause of the problem and then carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor. The above medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.