How to deal with small pimples on the forehead
Disease description:
I have developed many pimples on my forehead and would like to seek treatment. What should I do about the small pimples on my forehead?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Small pimples on the forehead are medically referred to as acne or youth pimples, a chronic inflammatory skin disease of the pilosebaceous unit. Management methods include:
1. Daily skincare: Keep the face clean, use mild facial cleansers, and avoid over-cleansing and rubbing the skin, which may stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil.
2. Dietary adjustment: Reduce intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and maintain a balanced diet.
3. Improve lifestyle habits: Maintain regular sleep patterns, avoid staying up late, and quit sugar and milk consumption, all of which help regulate the endocrine system and reduce pimple formation.
4. Medication: Acne can be treated with adapalene gel, fusidic acid cream, etc.; flat warts can be treated with tretinoin ointment, imiquimod cream, etc.; folliculitis can be treated with neomycin ointment or fusidic acid cream.
If skincare and medication treatments are ineffective, professional treatments such as phototherapy or laser therapy might be required. If pimples persist or are accompanied by symptoms such as pain or itching, it is recommended to visit a dermatologist promptly for professional treatment.
