Arm acne can be caused by eczema, urticaria, folliculitis, etc., according to the cause to take targeted drug treatment.
1. Eczema: the cause is still unclear, may be related to the environment, local stimulation and other reasons, usually manifested as arm acne, accompanied by itching and other symptoms. You can use topical glucocorticoid preparations such as Dinaid cream and hydrocortisone butyrate cream, and take antihistamine drugs such as cetirizine hydrochloride and loratadine orally to treat the condition.
2. Urticaria: mostly caused by infection, skin contact and other reasons, usually appear arm acne, accompanied by intense itching. You can use topical glycerite lotion, or you can take oral antihistamines such as levocetirizine hydrochloride to desensitize and relieve itching.
3. Folliculitis: purulent inflammation occurs from bacterial infection of hair follicles, when bacterial infection of hair follicles on the arm, the patient may appear arm acne, with the progression of the disease can be transformed into pimples pustules. It can be treated with topical antibiotic ointment, such as mupirocin ointment and fusidic acid cream.
There may be other reasons for arm acne, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to clarify the cause, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, do not self-medication.