The common causes of acne on the chest and back are seborrheic dermatitis, acne, and folliculitis, which can be treated with glucocorticoids, antibiotics, and antifungal agents under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Seborrheic dermatitis: a common chronic inflammatory skin disease, can be manifested as a well-demarcated, slightly yellowish dark red patches, which are covered with greasy scales or scabs, and self-conscious mild itching. It can be treated with topical glucocorticoid preparations such as hydrocortisone cream, antibacterial drugs such as erythromycin ointment, and antifungal preparations such as ketoconazole cream as prescribed by the doctor.
2. Acne: a kind of chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands of hair follicles, can be prescribed topical antibiotics, such as fusidic acid cream, etc.; retinoids, such as retinoic acid cream, etc.; as well as salicylic acid cream, benzoyl peroxide, and other medications for topical treatment. More serious symptoms can take antibiotics, such as minocycline, etc.; glucocorticoids, such as prednisone, etc. for systemic treatment.
3. Folliculitis: a common inflammatory skin disease of hair follicles, mainly manifested as red papules around the hair follicles, which may be accompanied by itching, pain and other symptoms. Bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotic drugs such as mupirocin ointment, and fungal infections can be treated with antifungal preparations such as ketoconazole cream.
Patients also need to pay more attention in life, such as avoiding late nights, avoid spicy stimulation, avoid smoking and alcohol, and need to pay attention to facial and trunk area hygiene.
There may be other reasons for acne on the chest and back, patients should actively seek medical attention to clarify the cause of the disease. If you need to use drugs need to be directed by a doctor to use, do not blindly use their own drugs, so as not to cause adverse reactions.