Acne on the left and right sides of the chin may be caused by acne, folliculitis, boils, etc. It can usually be improved by treating with topical and oral medications and adjusting lifestyle habits.
1. Acne: Acne may be related to genetic factors, androgen levels, sebum overproduction, etc. It is often manifested in the face, neck, chest and other parts of the pimples, inflammatory papules, pustules and other symptoms. Patients can use topical fusidic acid cream, adapalene gel and other treatments. Usually pay attention to skin cleaning, do not scratch, eat less spicy and stimulating food.
2. Folliculitis: it is an inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the hair follicle, often manifested in red papules, pustules and other symptoms at the mouth of the hair follicle. Patients can take oral amoxicillin capsules, cefdinir tablets and other drugs, external mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream and so on. Pay attention to keep the local cleanliness and hygiene, don’t squeeze, scratch or pick the pimples.
3. Boils: acute bacterial purulent inflammation of individual hair follicles and their surrounding tissues. It is often caused by Staphylococcus aureus, and often manifests itself as red, swollen, hot and painful nodules, pain and other symptoms. Patients can take oral cefuroxime tablets, topical ichthyol ointment and so on. Pay attention to keep the skin around the boil clean and dry.
Acne on the left and right sides of the chin is recommended to consult the dermatology department of the hospital, and must do a good job of daily care, which will help the recovery of the disease. All of the above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.