Pustules on the face can be caused by acne, folliculitis, boils, etc. Depending on the disease, you can choose topical medication, oral medication, or surgical treatment.
1. Acne: Inflammatory acne can develop into red nodules or cysts of varying sizes, with a fluctuating sensation when squeezed, and can even turn into pus and form abscesses. It can be improved by topical fusidic acid, benzoyl peroxide, etc. If the infection is serious, tetracycline antibiotics, such as minocycline, can also be taken.
2. Folliculitis: a purulent inflammation confined to the mouth of the hair follicle, the lesion starts as a red follicular papule, pustules appear in the center within a few days, surrounded by a red halo, which can be improved by topical antibiotics such as fusidic acid and mupirocin cream.
3. Boils: acute suppurative inflammation of the hair follicles in the deep and surrounding tissues, the lesions start as follicular inflammatory papules, and then the inflammation expands to the surrounding area, forming hard nodules with redness, swelling and hot pain, and after a few days the central part of the body softens and fluctuates, and can be used externally with ichthyosin cream, mupirocin cream, etc., and surgical incision and drainage is needed if necessary.
Pus on the face may also have other reasons, it is recommended to the regular hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the condition, under the guidance of the doctor standardized treatment. The medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate.