What to do about pimples that hurt when you touch them

Pimples that hurt when you touch them may be caused by folliculitis or boils. It needs to be treated according to the specific cause of the disease, usually including general treatment, drug treatment, surgical treatment and other methods.
1. Folliculitis: antibiotics such as fusidic acid cream and mupirocin ointment can be applied topically to the pimples to play an antibacterial role and help eliminate folliculitis. In addition, pay attention to local hygiene and clean the skin regularly.
2. Boil: It is often manifested as a red nodule centered on hair follicle, hard and accompanied by tenderness. It can be applied externally with fusidic acid cream, and if abscess has been formed, incision and drainage are also needed, and then combined with oral antibiotics such as amoxicillin capsules.
When the above situation occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, do not self-medicate.