Acne on the chest may be caused by suffering from acne, folliculitis and other diseases. Patients can use retinoids, antibiotics or antifungal drugs according to different causes.
1. Acne: If acne is present on the chest, patients can use topical retinoids such as adapalene gel, retinoid cream, etc., or benzoyl peroxide gel under doctor’s supervision.
2. Folliculitis: folliculitis patients should do a good job of skin hygiene care in the chest area, if the bacterial infection, you can follow the doctor’s instructions for external use of neomycin ointment, mupirocin ointment and other antibiotic drugs; if it is a fungal infection, you need to comply with the doctor’s instructions for external use of ketoconazole, econazole, and other antifungal drug therapy.
It is recommended that patients with chest acne go to the hospital and choose the right medication according to the cause of the problem under the guidance of a physician.