Red pimples that don’t go away are commonly caused by folliculitis, acne, boils and other diseases, which need to be clearly diagnosed and treated with medication, physical therapy, surgery and other treatments as prescribed by the doctor.
1. Folliculitis:Folliculitis is mainly caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites and other pathogenic microorganisms. Bacterial infections can be treated with topical antibacterial drugs, such as gentamicin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc., and oral antibiotic treatment, such as doxycycline, minocycline, etc.; there are fungal infections, topical antifungal drug treatment, such as ketoconazole cream, terbinafine cream, etc..
2. Acne: topical antibacterial drugs can be used to fight infection, such as mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc.; topical benzoyl peroxide, bactericidal, astringent acne; topical azelaic acid, dissolve acne, reduce hyperpigmentation; oral antibiotic treatment, such as minocycline, etc.; oral isotretinoin to get rid of acne, but the drug is prohibited for men and women of childbearing age and pregnant women.
3. Boils: This disease can be treated with topical antibacterial drugs, such as gentamycin hydrochloride ointment, compound neomycin ointment, etc.; pain, oral painkillers, such as acetaminophen, etc.; the effect of local medication is not good, oral antibiotics, such as tetracycline, doxycycline, etc.; the necessary choice of laser, hot compresses and other physical therapy; can also be taken to surgical treatment, to eliminate the boils.
It is recommended that patients go to the dermatology department of regular hospitals in time, after a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions and reasonable medication, do not blindly self-medication.