A lot of small pimples on the top of the feet may be caused by boils, folliculitis, herpes simplex, etc. The condition can be improved by general treatment, medication and surgery.
1. Boils: After the appearance of boils, the skin should be kept clean and dry, and it is forbidden to squeeze or pick it. In early stage, if the boil is not suppurated, 20% ichthyol ointment, 3% iodine tincture, mupirocin ointment can be applied to the lesion, and oral antibiotics, such as cefixime, can be taken for treatment. In the advanced stage of boils that have suppurated and burst, they can be treated by incision and drainage of pus through surgery.
2. Folliculitis: patients should pay attention to personal hygiene, pay attention to the care of the affected area, for bacterial infections caused by folliculitis patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use antibiotics, such as mupirocin ointment, cefuroxime, etc.; fungal infections of the patients can use antifungal drugs, such as miconazole cream, fluconazole, etc., the condition of the serious cases can be treated by surgery.
3. Herpes simplex: patients with herpes simplex can follow the doctor’s instructions to use local topical drugs, such as methyl viologen solution, acyclovir ointment, interferon gel, etc., but also oral antiviral drugs, such as vasiclovir, famciclovir, etc. for systemic treatment to improve symptoms.
The medication should be used in strict accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate, and at the same time, good care of the affected area and regular review. If the above symptoms do not improve or worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.