Old pimples may be related to folliculitis, acne and other diseases, and patients are advised to take general treatment and medication to improve.
1. Folliculitis: Folliculitis may lead to acne, patients should avoid scratching the affected area and pay attention to the cleanliness of the lesions. Patients with folliculitis caused by bacteria can apply mupirocin, fusidic acid and other antibiotic ointment, which is conducive to anti-inflammatory and de-bacteria; folliculitis caused by fungi can be facilitated by applying ketoconazole, econazole and other anti-fungal creams to sterilize the bacteria.
2. Acne: Old pimples may also be caused by acne, patients need to develop healthy habits, reduce the consumption of high sugar, greasy, spicy food, avoid irregular life. You can use topical retinoids to dissolve acne, anti-inflammatory and so on, such as retinoid ointment, adapalene gel and so on.
The cause of old acne is not unique, it is recommended that patients go to a regular hospital, with the doctor for standardized treatment. The above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.