What to do about acne around the temples

Acne around the temples may be folliculitis, acne and other diseases. Different medications should be chosen according to different causes, such as topical antibiotics, retinoids, oral doxycycline, isotretinoin and so on. 1. Folliculitis: related to bacterial infection on the skin surface, resulting in small red papules around the temples, part of the tip of the small white pus spots can be seen, it is recommended to avoid extruding with the hands, you can apply topical erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment and other antibiotic drugs. 2. Acne: acne around the temples may also be acne, you can use topical benzoyl peroxide gel, retinoic acid ointment, adapalene gel and other drugs. If necessary, combine doxycycline, minocycline, isotretinoin and other drugs. Acne around the temples need to go to the hospital in time for treatment, the specific use of drugs need to follow the doctor’s advice.