A lot of small red pimples on the legs may be caused by keratosis pilaris, insect bite dermatitis, folliculitis, etc. It can be treated by taking medicines and applying medicines, and you can ask your doctor for details in the hospital.
1. Keratosis Pilaris: Keratosis Pilaris occurs at the mouth of the patient’s skin follicles, and there will be follicular pimples as big as pinheads, with the color of skin color or brown. It can be treated with topical retinoic acid ointment, salicylic acid ointment, urea cream and other drugs.
2. Insect bite dermatitis: Insect bite dermatitis is a red papule formed by insect bites on the patient’s skin. It can be treated with glycerite lotion, mometasone furoate gel and other drugs as prescribed by the doctor, and when itching is significant, it is necessary to take antihistamines such as loratadine tablets and levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets for treatment.
3. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is an inflammation caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and other bacterial infections of the hair follicles, resulting in a red rash on the skin, which is also known as a small red pimple. It can be treated by applying medications such as erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid, and mupirocin ointment.
There are many reasons that cause a lot of small red pimples on the patient’s legs, so it is recommended to go to a regular hospital for relevant examinations and use medication under the guidance of the doctor.