Summer acne may be related to acne and folliculitis, which can be treated with topical and oral medications.
1. Acne: Acne is a chronic inflammatory change in the sebaceous glands of hair follicles, mostly caused by increased androgen secretion, abnormal keratinization of the sebaceous gland ducts of hair follicles, Propionibacterium acnes infection, and inflammatory reactions. You can use topical retinoids such as isotretinoin gel and anti-infective drugs such as fusidic acid cream to relieve summer acne.
2. Folliculitis: a bacterial infectious skin disease involving hair follicles and their surrounding tissues. In summer, sweat secretion is higher, and sweat can easily clog pores and breed bacteria, leading to summer acne. Topical antibiotic ointment such as mupirocin ointment and erythromycin ointment can be used. Some patients can also take antibiotics such as cefixime and cefuroxime under the guidance of a physician.
Summer acne may also have other reasons, it is recommended to timely to the regular hospital, clear cause, under the guidance of the doctor targeted treatment. The above medication should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, do not self-medication.