Recurrent hard pimples on the chin can be caused by cystic nodular acne, folliculitis or sebaceous cysts. It is recommended that patients be treated with topical antibiotics, benzoyl peroxide, ichthyol ointment, tincture of iodine and other medications after clarifying the cause of the disease under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Cystic nodular acne: Cystic nodular acne belongs to the severe type of acne, most of which is accompanied by inflammation, and can be treated with topical antibiotics, such as fusidic acid cream or erythromycin ointment. Benzoyl peroxide can also be used topically to kill Propionibacterium acnes.
2. Folliculitis: Folliculitis is an infectious, purulent skin disease. For hardened pimples caused by folliculitis, you can use topical ichthyol ointment and tincture of iodine. You can also use topical mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment and so on.
3. Sebaceous cysts: Sebaceous cysts are skin swellings formed due to sebum blockage in the hair follicles. Currently in the clinic external drug treatment is not good, it is recommended to be treated by surgical excision.
The repeated growth of hard bags of acne on the chin may also be other reasons, it is recommended to go to the regular hospital for examination in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor for standardized treatment. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.