Itchy back acne may be caused by acne, folliculitis, eczema and other diseases, which can be treated with topical and oral medications.
1. Acne: It is an inflammatory skin disease caused by increased secretion of androgens, abnormal keratinization of sebaceous gland ducts in hair follicles, and infection by Propionibacterium acnes, which can lead to pimples and nodules on the back, accompanied by itching, etc. It can be treated with topical medications such as isotretinoin. You can use topical retinoic acid drugs, such as isotretinoin gel and fusidic acid cream and other anti-infective drugs, and you can also take oral minocycline, doxycycline and other antibiotics.
2. Folliculitis: it is a bacterial infectious skin disease involving hair follicles and their surrounding tissues, which can be manifested as papular pustules on the back, surrounded by a red halo and accompanied by varying degrees of itching and other discomforts. You can use topical antibiotic ointment, such as mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment, etc. You can also take antibiotics such as cefixime, cefuroxime, etc. under the guidance of a physician.
3. Eczema: the cause of this disease is not clear, may be related to sun exposure, temperature changes, contact with allergens, pathogenic microbial infections, heredity and other reasons. At first, the skin lesions are erythema, milia, papules, etc., and the patients are conscious of itching and burning sensation. It can be treated by topical application of Dinaid ointment, together with taking anti-allergy drugs, such as levocetirizine hydrochloride.
Back acne itchy, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, after the cause is clear, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment. The medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate.