subject: Terrible Case Of Cystic Acne [print this page] Acne and especially Cystic Acne is a skin disorder that millions of people face every day which includes: teenagers, adults, men and women. Acne might appear on your face, but also on other body parts such as arms, legs and the back. Before finding effective cystic acne control, people with cystic acne usually try a number of over-the-counter acne treatments without success. If they have been to a dermatologist, they have probably tried an antibiotic. With cystic acne blackheads and whiteheads may or may not be present. The infections heal very slowly and scarring is possible.
Basically cystic acne refers to deep inflamed breakouts on the face or other parts of the body. They are soft to touch and are filled with pus. Cystic acne derives its name from the cyst that develops deep within the skin following infection. The cyst is filled with puss and locates itself under the swollen pustule. Be careful if considering supplementing with vitamin A for cystic acne, nevertheless. It is conceivable to overdose with this vitamin.
Most of the time there's nothing you can do about cystic acne except reduce the swelling and wait for your immune system to take care of the infection. Any anti acne products that contain ingredients that fight inflammation are your friends. The cysts formed under the red swollen pustules give the name of cystic acne to this serious skin condition. Given the fact that this acne type is the severest, the therapeutic approach is equally intense. Cystic acne is most often treated with a drug called Accutane. Accutane is an oral medication taken once or twice a day for four to 5 months.
A professional dermatologist best treats chronic cystic acne. The acne may not be completely eliminated, but a dermatologist can help you to keep it under control. Stress and diet also contribute to cystic acne. A diet which lacks Vitamin A can make acne worse. I have heard of many people who claim to have solved their cystic acne problems through diet, but unfortunately it doesn't work for everyone. There is some ambiguity on what a "good diet" consists of.
But most people with cystic acne don't need Accutane. Many of the products are for topical use on cystic acne in women. Additionally there are many over the counter products for sell at the drug store that may help. Because acne cysts are also very visible and the side effects of treatments are rather harsh, cystic acne tends to be as painful psychologically as it is physically.
Also known as nodulocystic acne, it creates cyst-like lumps under the skin that are in fact inflamed nodules. These are bigger than the small whiteheads or pimples of other varieties of acne vulgaris (common acne) although like those pimples, they usually contain white pus. As you age, cystic acne usually tends to improve. If it does not, it could be the sign of a more serious underlying medical condition. This kind of cystic acne can and will influence numerous parts of the individual's body as it is not confined to the face only. The arms, back, chest, and stomach are often times affected by this problem and this is not only a socially damaging problem but an emotionally damaging one as well.
