Red pimples on the forehead, generally referred to as acne, may also be caused by folliculitis, boils and other conditions that require targeted treatment, involving treatments such as life modification, medication (ichthyolite ointment, etc.), surgical management, and so on.
1. Acne: manifested as a red raised rash, which may also be pustules. It is important to keep the forehead clean and hygienic, and pay attention to washing the skin in the forehead area to avoid excessive secretion of sebaceous glands. Vitamin A cream, tazarotene cream, benzoyl peroxide gel can be applied. You can also use red and blue light irradiation and other treatments.
2. Folliculitis: If the hair follicles on the forehead are invaded by bacteria, it can cause redness, swelling and pain of the hair follicles. Fusidic acid cream and erythromycin ointment can be applied to the folliculitis area.
3. Boil: It may be an acute purulent inflammation caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection, which can be treated by applying medicines such as ichthyol ointment, and if necessary, the boil can be removed by surgery.
It is recommended that the patient should consult a doctor in time, strictly cooperate with the doctor to do the appropriate treatment, and avoid self-treatment. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.