Arm acne is commonly seen in perifollicular keratosis, small spiny moss, folliculitis and other diseases, which can be treated by choosing appropriate medications for the specific disease, such as keratolytic exfoliators and antimicrobials.
1. Keratosis pilaris: this disease does not require treatment for those with insignificant symptoms; if treatment is needed, it can be treated with topical retinoic acid drugs, such as retinoic acid ointment, adapalene gel, etc.; it can also be treated with localized use of fructic acid to reduce the adhesion of skin keratin-forming cells and keratin accumulation, so as to avoid clogging of the pores; if the condition is serious, it can be treated with oral retinoic acid.
2. Acanthosis nigricans: after the diagnosis of this disease, oral vitamin A, vitamin E and other medicines can be taken to improve the symptoms; topical exfoliators to reduce the lesions, such as Vitamin A acid ointment, salicylic acid ointment and so on.
3. Folliculitis: bacterial folliculitis, can be treated with topical antibiotics, such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc., the condition is more serious, oral antibiotic treatment, such as doxycycline, erythromycin, etc.; fungal folliculitis, the need to use antifungal drugs, such as miconazole nitrate, ketoconazole and so on.
It is recommended that patients combine their own situation, if necessary, to the regular hospital dermatology consultation, follow the doctor’s instructions reasonable medication, do not blindly self-medication.