Whiteheads and red pimples can be caused by acne, folliculitis and other diseases, and patients need to use medication for different causes under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Acne: Acne is a skin problem that causes lesions that appear as red pimples, and the tops of the pimples are usually white or yellow, which are mainly a mixture of bacteria and sebum, and the patient may also feel significant pain and itching at the lesions. This condition usually requires the use of retinoic acid ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc. under the guidance of a professional doctor.
2. Folliculitis: the lesions caused by folliculitis may also appear whiteheads and red pimples, and the edges of the pimples generally have a ring of redness, the patient will feel the lesions have a strong sense of tenderness, itching and other symptoms. This situation usually requires the use of fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment and other drugs.
Patients should be careful not to squeeze the pimples, or it may aggravate the condition and may leave scars. If the above symptoms do not improve or aggravate for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, and the above drugs should be used according to the doctor’s instructions.