Pimples on the body may be related to acne, folliculitis, mosquito bites, scabies and other conditions, which can be eliminated through lifestyle modification, use of medication (isotretinoin, etc.) and other treatments, provided the cause is clear.
1. Acne: It usually grows on the head and face, as well as the chest and back, and manifests itself as red pimples or nodules. It can be treated by applying medications such as azelaic acid and retinoic acid cream, taking oral retinoids and isotretinoin, and using red and blue light if necessary.
2. Folliculitis: it can grow in the parts of the body with hair follicles, which have a red, swollen and raised feeling, with white pus spots at the top. Erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream and other drugs can be used to apply treatment.
3. Mosquito bites: After mosquito bites, the skin will have red bumps with painful itching sensation. You can use povidone-iodine to smear the affected area, apply glycerine lotion to relieve itching if necessary, and take oral loratadine tablets, fexofenadine hydrochloride tablets and other treatments.
4. Scabies: This is caused by scabies infection, itchy feeling will appear all over the body, and pimples will appear after scratching. You can apply sulfur ointment and other drugs, together with oral antihistamine drugs such as loratadine.
It may also be caused by other factors, it is best to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.