Small pimples on forehead may be caused by acne, folliculitis, etc. They can be treated by medication (e.g. isotretinoin gel, fusidic acid ointment) and physical therapy (e.g. phototherapy, photodynamic therapy).
1. Acne: For small pimples on the forehead caused by acne, you can use retinoids such as isotretinoin gel, retinoid ointment, and anti-infective drugs such as fusidic acid cream. In more severe cases, oral antibiotics such as minocycline and doxycycline and medications such as isotretinoin capsules can also be taken. Physical therapy such as phototherapy and photodynamic therapy can also be used.
2. Folliculitis: If folliculitis caused by bacterial infection leads to small pimples on the forehead, you can remove it with topical antibiotic ointment such as mupirocin ointment and erythromycin ointment. Antibiotics such as cefixime can also be taken. For small pimples on forehead caused by fungal infections, then you can use topical antifungal medications such as ketoconazole ointment as well as oral antifungal medications such as terbinafine.
The forehead acne, it is recommended to timely to the regular hospital, clear cause, under the guidance of the doctor for targeted treatment. The medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate.