The common clinical causes of acne hard lumps on the cheeks may be: cystic nodular acne, sebaceous cysts or acne scarring. Different causes correspond to different treatment options.
1. Cystic nodular acne: Cystic nodular acne is usually accompanied by inflammation, and can be treated with topical antibiotics, such as erythromycin ointment and clindamycin. It can also be treated orally with minocycline hydrochloride and doxycycline hydrochloride. If necessary, surgery.
2. Sebaceous cysts: For patients with sebaceous cysts, surgical excision is recommended to prevent recurrence by removing the walls of the cysts together.
3. Acne scarring: For patients with acne scarring, the appearance of the scarring can be improved by photoelectric treatments such as carbon dioxide fractional laser and erbium laser, etc. Obviously hyperplastic scarring can also be improved by injecting glucocorticosteroids, such as triamcinolone acetate and betamethasone.
Acne hard lumps on the cheeks may also be related to other causes, it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for timely examination and standardized treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor.