Pimples next to the mouth may be herpes simplex, perioral dermatitis, acne, etc. Improvement should be made by general treatment or medication according to the specific cause.
1. Herpes simplex: caused by herpes simplex virus infection, mostly around the mouth and lips, around the nose, typically manifested as a cluster of blisters, which can be accompanied by burning skin and mucous membranes, ulcers and so on.
Generally self-limiting, pay attention to rest, strengthen nutrition, maintain local hygiene, most of them can be relieved by themselves; severe symptoms, can be used topical antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir ointment, etc. for treatment.
2. Perioral dermatitis: the cause of the disease is not clear, may be related to eating spicy and stimulating food and other factors, its typical manifestation occurs in the perioral 1 ~ 2mm size papules, papules. Topical antibiotics, such as erythromycin ointment, can be used; severe symptoms require systemic medication, such as oral minocycline and other treatments.
3. Acne: characterized by pimples, papules, pustules and other lesions, often accompanied by sebum overflow. Good living and dietary habits should be adopted to keep the skin clean; mild acne is preferred to be treated with topical retinoic acid cream, while severe symptoms require oral medication, such as isotretinoin, for treatment.
Acne next to the mouth, you can go to the regular hospital consultation, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, the above drugs need to follow the doctor’s instructions to use, not unauthorized use of drugs.