What should I do if I keep getting pimples around my mouth and chin?

The causes of constant acne around the mouth and chin include acne, folliculitis, eczema, herpes simplex, etc. Treatment is based on medication. 1. Acne: If the acne is caused by acne, you can give topical adapalene gel, benzoyl peroxide, fusidic acid and other drugs, or combined oral isotretinoin capsules, doxycycline and other drugs. 2. Folliculitis: If the acne is caused by bacterial infection, you can give topical mupirocin ointment, clindamycin gel, etc.; when the condition is serious, you can take oral cephalosporin or penicillin antibiotics. 3. Eczema: If the acne is caused by skin inflammation triggered by various factors, then topical calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors such as pimecrolimus, tacrolimus and other drugs can be given. If itching is obvious, oral antihistamines such as loratadine can be combined. 4. Herpes simplex: If the acne is caused by herpes simplex virus infection, interferon and vasiclovir can be given to anti-viral treatment. Lastly, if you have pimples around your mouth and chin, please consult your doctor and use the medication as prescribed by your doctor.