Chicken skin generally refers to keratosis pilaris, and metronidazole gel cannot be used to treat keratosis pilaris.
Metronidazole gel is the name of the western drug, belongs to the anti-anaerobic bacterial drugs, this product is light yellow transparent gel. It is mainly used for the local treatment of inflammatory papules, impetigo, rosacea erythema. Allergic reactions such as dry skin, burning sensation and skin irritation are occasionally seen during medication. Contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women. Avoid contact with eyes and other mucous membranes, such as mouth and nose, during administration.
Keratosis pilaris is a chronic follicular keratosis pilaris, which mainly affects the appearance of the skin and has no serious effect on physical health. Currently there is no cure, if you need treatment, you can follow the doctor’s instructions to use salicylic acid ointment, urea cream, etc. to soften the keratin and improve the symptoms.
Keratosis pilaris should go to the regular hospital in time, under the guidance of professional doctors to choose drugs for treatment, do not self-medication.