Red and swollen pimples (i.e. acne) can be treated through daily care, topical medication and oral medication.
1. Daily care: the redness and swelling of acne is related to local infection, patients usually need to pay attention to good care of the local area to avoid aggravation of the infection, try to avoid the use of oily or greasy cosmetics, usually avoid exposure to the sun, avoid friction or pressure on the skin.
2. Topical medication: acne redness and swelling consider the infection is more serious, the patient can follow the doctor’s instructions for local use of erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream, mupirocin ointment and other drugs for treatment to control the infection. Related drugs may cause itching or burning sensation on the skin, and care should be taken when using them.
3. Systemic medication: when the acne redness and swelling is more obvious, and even fever and other systemic symptoms, the patient can follow the doctor’s instructions to use amoxicillin capsules, cefuroxime tablets and other anti-infective drugs treatment. The above drugs may cause nausea and other adverse reactions.
When acne is red and swollen, it is recommended to consult a doctor and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not self-medicate.