Rashes on the skin give women a lot of discomfort, especially if they are painful. For proper therapy it is important to establish what factors contributed to the emergence of purulent acne on the body - the causes and treatment of this dermatological pathology are closely interrelated and directly dependent on each other. This especially applies to subcutaneous and itchy rash.
Why does the body show purulent pimples?
There are several main factors provoking the problem in question. They have a bacterial, viral or fungal origin.
Causes of purulent acne on the whole body or on separate areas of the skin:
- Staphylococcal or streptococcal infection;
- seborrhea;
- acne disease;
- demodicosis;
- chickenpox;
- mycosis;
- dermatitis ;
- allergic reaction;
- hormonal imbalance.
In addition, to the rashes of this kind sometimes leads to banal non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene, the use of unsuitable cosmetic products.
Treatment of purulent acne on the body
An effective scheme of therapy can be made only after finding out the exact cause of the appearance of acne.
In viral lesions, as a rule, short-term symptomatic treatment is required - treatment of purulent elements with drying and antiseptic means, for example, calendula tincture, salicylic acid alcohol solution, zinc paste. If necessary, the doctor may prescribe the use of local or systemic antiviral drugs, but only if there is a serious form of infection.
Bacterial infection involves the use of antibiotics. Well-proven in the treatment of acne of this kind Zinerit. A similar effect is produced by erythromycin, clindamycin pharmacy chatterbox. Serious microbial lesions are treated in a comprehensive manner, assigning simultaneously systemic (Unidox Solutab, Clindamycin) and local antibiotics.
In case of reproduction of fungi, the affected areas should be treated with antimycotic agents - clotrimazole, miconazole, and econazole. Also these drugs will have to be taken orally - Fluconazole , Itraconazole.
Before treating purulent acne on the body due to hormonal imbalance, you should consult a gynecologist,
For the treatment of demodectic drugs are suitable with a high concentration of purified sulfur, tar. These substances destroy the organs of microscopic ticks, stopping their multiplication and growth of the colonies. Additionally it is recommended to attend cryotherapy sessions (liquid nitrogen).
If the cause of purulent eruptions is an allergy, you must first exclude any contact with the alleged irritant, and then start taking antihistamine tablets (Diazolin, Zirtek).