Large red pimples on the face may refer to acne, bacterial folliculitis, but also to understand whether it is related to seborrheic dermatitis. It is recommended to pay attention to the care of the affected area, with topical antibacterial, retinoids, immunosuppressants, oral antibiotics, glucocorticoids, and if necessary, treatment through surgical incision and drainage.
1. Acne: Do not squeeze, scratch, can be used externally fusidic acid cream, clindamycin ointment, etc., have anti-inflammatory, kill Propionibacterium acnes. You can also use topical retinoic acid ointment, adapalene gel and so on. If necessary, oral doxycycline and other antibiotics and isotretinoin.
2. Bacterial folliculitis: can be applied with fusidic acid cream externally, and take oral antibiotics such as levofloxacin if necessary. If the local has been pus, need to be surgical incision drainage, postoperative anti-infection treatment.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis: Facial seborrheic dermatitis may lead to localized erythema, follicular papules and flaking. Tacrolimus cream and pimecrolimus ointment can be used externally to relieve the local inflammatory reaction.
Large red pimples on the face are considered to be related to a variety of factors, and it is recommended to go to the hospital for a clear diagnosis and treatment.