Red pimples under the armpits may be folliculitis, eczema and other diseases, itchy red pimples under the armpits can be treated with topical anti-infective drugs and glucocorticosteroid drugs, oral antibiotics and anti-allergy drugs.
1. Folliculitis: a bacterial infectious skin disease involving hair follicles and their surrounding tissues, which can be manifested as red pimples under the armpits, surrounded by a red halo, and accompanied by varying degrees of itching and other discomforts. You can use topical antibiotic ointment, such as mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment, etc. You can also take antibiotics such as cefixime and cefuroxime under the guidance of a physician.
2. Eczema: the cause of this disease is not clear, may be related to sun exposure, temperature changes, contact with allergens, pathogenic microbial infections, heredity and other reasons. At first, the skin lesions are erythema, milia, papules, etc., and the patients are conscious of itching and burning sensation. It can be treated by topical application of Denuded ointment, together with taking anti-allergy drugs, such as levocetirizine hydrochloride.
Red pimples under the armpits, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time. The above medications need to be used in accordance with the doctor’s prescription, do not self-medicate.