Small pimples on the face may be caused by acne, folliculitis, contact dermatitis, or other diseases such as eczema.
1. Acne: The main causes of acne are increased androgen levels and increased sebum secretion, and the main symptoms of acne are pimples, papules and pustules. In addition, patients with acne may also develop nodules, cysts and other symptoms.
2. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is usually caused by bacterial infection, patients will have red pimples, pustules, itching, pain and other symptoms, which can be manifested as small pimples on the face. In addition, folliculitis patients will also have fever, headache and other symptoms.
3. Contact dermatitis: contact dermatitis is mainly caused by the patient’s skin coming into contact with exogenous substances that cause allergic reactions. Patients mainly manifested as erythema, papules, blisters, etc., but also itching, burning, swelling and pain and other symptoms. It can be manifested as small pimples on the face.
4. Other: eczema, cornu rashes and other diseases can also lead to the phenomenon of acne on the face.
Patients with symptoms of acne on the face, should consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.