I have a lot of pimples on my back recently

Acne is a thorn in the heart of each of us, especially for girls. Acne-prone skin is not only troublesome to apply makeup, but also more troublesome to take care of on a daily basis. You need to be very cautious when choosing cosmetics. Girls are prone to acne not only on their faces, but also on their backs. Moreover, the pimples on the back are very large and feel hard to the touch. What should I do if I have a lot of acne on my back recently?

According to your description, it should be folliculitis, which is related to oily skin, staying up late, spicy, greasy and sweet foods, and getting inflamed. You can take erythromycin orally and use Bactroban ointment externally for treatment. Paying attention to the cause can reduce recurrence.

Folliculitis refers to the purulent inflammation that occurs when staphylococci invade the hair follicles. Traditional Chinese medicine has different names for it according to the location and shape of the disease, such as big pearl sore, hairline sore, sheep beard sore, mole cricket boil, mole cricket disease, and eel arch head. The disease is prone to occur on the head, neck, buttocks, perianal area or other parts of the body, and tends to recur. It often occurs in multiple places, is stubborn in nature, and is difficult to cure. This disease is a purulent inflammation caused by bacterial infection of the entire hair follicle. Initially it appears as red papules, which gradually evolve into papular pustules, which are isolated and scattered, and cause mild pain. In adults, it mainly occurs in hairy areas, and in children, it is more common on the head. The rashes can sometimes merge with each other, and small bald spots may remain after healing.

Folliculitis has many causes and is common in patients with weakened immunity or diabetes. In addition, hair pulling, scratching, skin immersion, local honey bandages, skin damage, frequent contact with tar substances, or long-term use of tar ointments or corticosteroids, as well as frequent skin friction and other stimulation are all triggering factors of this disease.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, folliculitis is mostly caused by internal accumulation of dampness and heat, which is combined with external heat evil, which fumigates the lung system and accumulates in the skin. The accumulation of dampness and heat over time turns into heat, and the flesh rots into pus. The pus and toxins flow and penetrate each other, causing the disease.

Modern medicine believes that the pathogen of this disease is Staphylococcus aureus, occasionally Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus, Pseudomonas and Escherichia coli. It mainly occurs in patients with low immunity or diabetes. It is mostly due to scratching, which damages the skin. Pathogens take the opportunity to invade the hair follicles and cause inflammation. It may be related to occupation or certain treatment factors.

Frequent contact with tar-like substances, or long-term use of tar-like substances or corticosteroids, as well as frequent stimulation of the skin by friction, are all risk factors for this disease. Occupational exposure to mineral oil, asphalt, coal tar, topical corticosteroid ointments, tar ointments, and wound sealing therapy can all cause folliculitis.