My Brother Has Small Pimples On His Back.Some Are Filled

Posted on Tue, 14 Apr 2020

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Question : My brother has small pimples on his back.Some are filled with pus.He has this pimples from almost a year.It does not itch.He has no other medical conditions .He works in night shifts and does desk job.Hardly goes out in sun and does not do any physical exercise.I have attached the photo of allerrgy for your reference

Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
May benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Based on your description your brother has chronic pustular acne on his back. I couldn't find a picture attached, but your description is classical of pustular acnes.

There are medicated creams available to treat acne, however since the problem is a chronic and recurrent one, in my opinion it is best to consider antibiotic prophylaxis. Clindamycin and doxycycline are used on daily basis to treat and prevent recurrent pustular acnes. He can start with a prescription from a dermatologist.

Since he may not be able to consult a dermatologist now, I would suggest the following for use until he visits a dermatologist for a prescription.
1. Avoid touching or popping acne lesions.
2. Practice good hygiene.
3. Clindac A 1% gel for topical application on pustular acne (pus formed acne).

Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad