A pimple-like bump under the chest is commonly seen in folliculitis, boils, acne and other diseases, which need to be clearly diagnosed and treated with medication, surgery, laser and other treatments to eliminate the lesions.
1. Folliculitis: If caused by bacterial infection, it can be treated with topical antimicrobials, such as neomycin ointment, fusidic acid ointment, etc.; if the symptoms are more serious, it is necessary to take oral antimicrobials, such as minocycline, erythromycin, etc.; if there are fungal infections, it is necessary to use antifungal medication, such as itraconazole, terbinafine, etc..
2. Boils: this disease can be treated with topical antibiotics, such as mupirocin ointment, gentamicin hydrochloride ointment, etc.; for those with severe pain, oral painkillers, such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, etc.; for those who have poor effect of local medication, oral antimicrobials, such as levofloxacin, erythromycin, etc.; for those with red and swollen boils, laser treatment can be used; and if necessary, treatment through surgery.
3. Acne: topical retinoids, such as first-generation isotretinoin, third-generation retinoids, etc.; topical benzoyl peroxide, sterilization, dissolution of acne; oral antimicrobial anti-infective treatments, such as minocycline, doxycycline, etc.; oral isotretinoin treatment, but this drug has a teratogenic side effect, is not applicable to men and women of childbearing age and pregnant women.
The pimples under the chest, it is recommended that the patient to the regular hospital dermatology consultation, a clear diagnosis, in accordance with the doctor’s instructions reasonable use of medication, do not blindly self-medication.