Metronidazole gel is an antibacterial ointment. Whether or not you can apply metronidazole gel to a broken pimple depends on the cause. If due to inflammatory papules, pustules and other causes of acne can be coated with metronidazole gel; but if due to chickenpox, herpes zoster caused, can not be coated.
1. can be coated: metronidazole gel for inflammatory papules, impetigo, rosacea erythema local treatment, patients due to inflammatory papules, impetigo, rosacea erythema and other causes, the application of metronidazole gel can play an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory role, conducive to the recovery of the condition.
2. can not be coated: chickenpox due to varicella-herpes virus infection, herpes zoster due to herpes virus infection. Chickenpox and shingles cannot be coated with metronidazole gel, and the application of such ointment is ineffective. They can be treated by applying antiviral like acyclovir cream.
When the above situation needs to go to the hospital, clear the cause of the disease and then follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not unauthorized use of drugs.