Red, hard bumps of pimples may be related to conditions such as folliculitis, boils, acne, etc. They need to be treated according to the specific cause of the condition, and usually include general treatment, medication (retinoic acid cream, etc.), and surgical treatment to eliminate them.
1. Folliculitis: It appears as a red raised hard bump with yellow or white pus spots at the tip of the bump, and there may be hairs running through the center. Patients should not squeeze it to avoid aggravating the condition, and can apply antibiotic drugs for treatment, such as mupirocin ointment, erythromycin ointment and so on.
2. Boils: These are hemispherical, red, painful nodules that are relatively hard to the touch and are associated with Staphylococcus aureus infections. Generally, it can be broken and healed on its own, and if necessary, apply ichthyol ointment to treat it. If pus has already formed into abscess, surgical incision is needed to drain the pus inside.
3. Acne: These are red or yellowish-white bumps, which may also be pimples or pustules. Acne can be treated by applying retinoic acid cream and azelaic acid cream on the acne area, and then taking oral medication such as isotretinoin and minocycline.
It is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease, and strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, and the above drugs need to be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.