Common causes of particularly hard and painful pimples on the face include acne, folliculitis, boils, etc. It is necessary to clarify the cause of the disease and choose the appropriate treatment to treat it.
1. Acne:For mild acne, it can be treated with topical retinoids, such as retinoic acid ointment, tazarotene gel, etc.; topical benzoyl peroxide for anti-inflammatory treatment; topical azelaic acid, which can reduce hyperpigmentation; for more severe acne, it can be combined with oral medications, such as isotretinoin, minocycline, erythromycin, etc.; if necessary, it can be taken to physical therapy, such as laser and photodynamic therapy.
2. Folliculitis: After the diagnosis of this disease, for mild folliculitis, topical antibiotic treatment, such as mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc.; more serious folliculitis, with oral antibiotic treatment, such as clindamycin, doxycycline, etc.; such as fungal infections, the need for antifungal treatment, such as ketoconazole, clotrimazole.
3. Boils: patients with boils can be treated with topical antibacterial drugs, such as gentamycin ointment, neomycin ointment, etc.; oral antibacterial drugs, such as cephradine, penicillin, etc.; when the effect of medication is not good, hot compresses, infrared and other physical therapy can be taken.
It is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals, clear the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor’s reasonable use of medication, not blindly self-medication, to avoid adverse reactions, delay the condition.