Pimples next to the nose may be folliculitis, perioral dermatitis, acne, etc. Scratching should be avoided, general treatment should be taken, and different medications should be chosen according to the cause.
1. Folliculitis: it is caused by fungal or bacterial infection, which may be related to poor local hygiene, poor sebum secretion and other factors. Need to keep the local skin clean, available antibacterial detergent cleaning, such as chlorhexidine solution, etc.; light can be used topical antibiotics or antifungal cream, such as mupirocin ointment or ketoconazole ointment, etc.; more serious symptoms need to be taken orally, such as furosemide, fluconazole and other treatments.
2. Perioral dermatitis: it is an inflammatory disease characterized by scattered papules and pustules, which is more common in young women, and can be accompanied by itching and obvious burning sensation. Avoid spicy and stimulating food intake, pay attention to local hygiene, usually external erythromycin, clarithromycin and other antibacterial drugs, severe symptoms, oral tetracycline and other treatment.
3. Acne: mainly characterized by pimples, papules and pustules, localized swelling and tenderness may occur. Good dietary, hygiene and living habits should be developed; mild to moderate acne is preferred to use topical retinoids, such as retinoic acid cream, etc.; for severe symptoms, oral medication, such as isotretinoin, is required for treatment.
In short, if you have acne next to your nose that hurts when you touch it, you should go to the hospital in time and be treated under your doctor’s guidance.