Pimples on the body may be caused by acne, folliculitis, chickenpox, herpes and other factors. It is recommended that a clear diagnosis be made, and antibacterials, retinoids, antiviral and other medications be given as prescribed by the doctor.
1. Acne: Acne, also known as pimples, is a common chronic inflammatory follicular sebaceous gland disease of the skin that tends to occur during puberty. It may cause inflammatory papules and pustules on the face, neck, chest, shoulders and back. It can be treated with topical clindamycin phosphate gel, adapalene gel, vinpocetine cream, etc. It can also be treated with oral doxycycline and minocycline.
2. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is usually caused by bacterial infection of hair follicles, which may lead to single or multiple red papules on the skin. You can use topical ichthyol ointment, fusidic acid cream, if necessary, with amoxicillin and other antibiotic drugs, which can kill and inhibit the role of bacteria, can reduce the infection.
3. Chickenpox: Chickenpox is a contagious disease, caused by varicella zoster virus infection, resulting in itchy erythema, rash and herpes on the skin. Benadryl and loratadine can be taken orally to help relieve the itching. Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir and vasiclovir can promote the healing of chickenpox and shorten the duration of the disease.
4. Herpes: Herpes is caused by a herpes virus infection and may result in raised blisters on the skin. Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir, ribavirin and oseltamivir can be given to kill the herpes virus in the body.
Acne on the body is related to a variety of factors, it is recommended that the patient actively consult the doctor to clarify the diagnosis, and follow the doctor’s instructions to give treatment for the cause of the disease. Drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.