Recurrent acne on the forehead may be caused by acne, folliculitis, etc., and need to take medication, physical therapy, etc. according to the cause.
1. Acne: For acne that causes recurrent acne on the forehead, you can use retinoids such as isotretinoin gel, retinoic acid ointment, and anti-infective drugs such as fusidic acid cream.
For more severe cases of recurrent acne on the forehead, oral antibiotics such as minocycline and doxycycline, as well as medications such as isotretinoin capsules, may also be prescribed. In addition, you can also take phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, pulse-impulse light and other ways of treatment.
2. Folliculitis: If the folliculitis caused by bacterial infection leads to recurrent acne on the forehead, antibiotic ointment can be used externally, such as mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment and so on. Some patients can also take antibiotics such as cefixime and cefuroxime under the guidance of physicians.
For recurrent acne on forehead caused by fungal infections, topical antifungal medications such as ketoconazole ointment and econazole ointment, as well as oral antifungal medications such as terbinafine and itraconazole, are required under the guidance of a physician.
If you have repeated acne on the forehead, it is recommended that you consult a doctor to determine the cause of the problem and then carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of the doctor. The medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medicate.