Lip folliculitis should be defined as a folliculitis that occurs around the lips and is usually a bacterial infectious skin disease confined to the mouth of the hair follicle. The skin lesions are mainly manifested as red papules, which can usually be treated with general treatment, topical medication and internal medication.
1. General treatment: pay attention to local skin cleanliness and hygiene, avoid local stimulation, and enhance the body’s immunity, such as eating more fruits and vegetables, light diet.
2. Topical medication: commonly used topical medications include fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment, etc., which can inhibit inflammation.
3. Internal drug therapy: for those with large lesions, recurrent attacks and ineffective local treatment, tetracycline antibiotics such as doxycycline and minocycline can be taken orally.
Lip folliculitis patients should consult a doctor in a timely manner, not blindly use drugs, the above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice, so as not to aggravate the condition.