what cause small red pimples

[Jennyzh77]

Two weeks ago, I have small red pimples near underarm, side of my body, my doctor asked me to use Lyclear Creme to treat, but the red small pimples come back again, it's very small dot and itching, they come back at the same spot, one near my ear, one at my neck, few on side of my body, can you please advise what cause this, and what are they?
thanks jenny

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
One possibility is irritated or clogged hair follicles. It can also be due to irritated hair follicles, folliculitis, contact dermatitis, allergies or viral rash. Keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove. Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as Bactroban can be applied.

If the symptoms are severe then please get an evaluation done by a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[manilal]

hi,
I am not a doctor ,but would advice u to stay calm and not much worry about it.as deep thinking and anxiety is one of the cause for that.
Does it stay for a day/week?
are these like a tiny small boils or the enlarged one?
Please don'torce fully remove them as there is a chance of the infection being spread.
try having Green Tea as a natural antioxidant.