Pimples on legs may be caused by folliculitis, eczema, sebaceous cysts, etc. Depending on the cause, it can be treated with general treatment, topical medication, oral medication and surgery.
1. Folliculitis: hair follicles are infected by Staphylococcus aureus and other infections to form folliculitis, which can lead to pimple-like lesions, and is generally treated with hot compresses, topical mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid ointment, and other antimicrobial drugs.
2. Eczema: occurs in the humid and hot summer, can be transparent blisters or papules on the legs, similar to pimples, often accompanied by intense itching, the general use of Dinocap cream, dexamethasone ointment, glycerine lotion and other symptomatic itching treatment. If the itching is obvious, it can also be combined with oral antihistamine drugs such as loratadine. At the same time should pay attention to keep the skin clean and dry, avoid scratching.
3. Sebaceous cysts: the sebaceous glands on the legs are blocked, resulting in poor sebum secretion, which in turn will be blocked in the sebaceous glands, appearing sebaceous cysts, usually painless and itchy, and often use surgical excision treatment.
The acne on the legs should go to the hospital in time to improve the examination, clear the cause of the disease in time to give targeted treatment. The above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.