A hard pimple next to the nose is painful and may be caused by folliculitis, acne, boils and other diseases, which are usually treated with general therapy, medication, surgery and other methods to alleviate the symptoms.
1. Folliculitis: usually caused by bacterial infection of hair follicles, often manifested as red papules and pustules with itching and pain at the mouth of hair follicles. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical mupirocin ointment, clindamycin ointment and other antibiotics. Do not squeeze, scratch or pick through the pimples, keep the skin clean and use less cosmetics.
2. Acne: It is an inflammatory disease of the sebaceous glands of the hair follicles. The cause of the disease is not known, but it may be related to genetic factors, androgen levels, and excessive sebum secretion, etc. It often manifests itself on the face, neck, and chest. It often manifests as pimples, inflammatory papules and pustules on the face, neck and chest, accompanied by stinging pain. Patients can use topical adapalene gel, fusidic acid cream, oral minocycline, viamin ester and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Boil: It is a purulent inflammation of the deep part of the hair follicle and the surrounding tissues, mostly caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, which is often manifested as a pimple that spreads to the surrounding area and forms a hard lump, accompanied by burning, swelling and pain, etc. The vast majority of boils do not require medication.
The vast majority of boils will gradually improve without medication. If the condition is severe, topical ichthyol ointment and mupirocin ointment can be used as prescribed by the doctor. If an abscess has formed, an incision is needed to drain the pus.
This symptom may also be seen in other diseases, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, complete the examination, clear diagnosis, symptomatic treatment, the above drugs should be used according to medical advice.