What ointment to use for back acne

For back acne, if it is acne, you can use topical fusidic acid cream, azelaic acid ointment; if it is folliculitis, you can use topical mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment; if it is herpes, you can apply medicines such as acyclovir ointment, penciclovir ointment, and so on; if it is allergic cause, you can use topical hydrocortisone ointment, compound dexamethasone ointment, and so on.
1. Acne: Exuberant secretion of androgen, resulting in an increase in oily secretion of hair follicles, may lead to back acne. It can be treated with topical medications such as fusidic acid cream, azelaic acid ointment and adapalene gel.
2. Folliculitis: Bacterial infection caused by folliculitis on the back, the inflammatory reaction can also cause back acne, you can use mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment, metronidazole gel and other antibiotic drugs treatment.
3. Herpes: Herpes simplex, herpes zoster can also cause back acne, you can use acyclovir ointment, penciclovir ointment and other antiviral drugs.
4. Allergic causes: such as contact dermatitis, insect bite dermatitis, drug rash and other allergic factors, can also lead to back acne, but the symptoms are mainly itchy. You can use topical hydrocortisone ointment, compound dexamethasone ointment and other glucocorticoid drugs to treat.
There may be other reasons for back acne, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.