Acne on the back and chest is usually caused by Malassezia folliculitis or acne, and can be treated with appropriate medications according to different diseases.
1. Malassezia folliculitis: this disease is caused by Malassezia folliculitis damage. Due to the deeper parts of the disease, should choose good permeability of the topical antifungal drugs (such as ketoconazole cream, 50% propylene glycol), can also be supplemented with 2% ketoconazole lotion or 2.5% selenium disulfide shampoo bath. If necessary, oral antifungal drugs such as itraconazole can be combined.
2. Acne: Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the sebaceous gland units of hair follicles. It can be treated with topical antibiotics such as adapalene gel, retinoic acid cream, azelaic acid, and fusidic acid cream. Oral antibiotics such as doxycycline, minocycline and other antibiotics can also be taken.
Back and chest acne may also have other reasons, it is recommended that the patient to the hospital in a timely manner, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions for reasonable treatment, do not unauthorized use of medication.