Finding The Best Cystic Acne Treatment

Cystic acne (full name: nodulocystic acne) is an uncommon form of severe acne characterized by cysts which can be very large and occasional measure several centimeters in diameter. Although not strictly cysts in the true sense of the word, cystic acne forms when blocked oil glands burst open to produce inflammation and pus in neighboring tissue.

As with any severe form of acne, cystic acne should be treated by a dermatologist and three common forms of treatment are used.

1. Oral medication using antibiotics (such as erythromycin, tetracycline, minocycline and doxycycline), a birth control pill (for women) or cortisone.

2. Surgery to drain the cysts followed by flushing of the surgical area using a dilute solution of cortisone.

When these three treatments have been used for several weeks and prove ineffective then your dermatologist may recommend the use of Accutane. This is an extremely effective treatment for many people, although it is not recommended for women who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy.

Cystic action should be treated immediately to minimize the potential for scarring.

Acne Cream Retin-A Retin-A, or Retirides, is the brand name for tretinoid or vitamin A acid and is used to control, but not to cure, acne. Retin-A works by improving the blood supply to the skin and promoting the peeling of dead skin cells from the acne affected areas and unclogging the pores of the skin. Read more

The Use Of Cold Laser Treatment For Acne Scars For mild cases of acne scarring it is often possible to treat the problem either with cream or by using a chemical peel and, where this doesn't work, then the next step is to try a slightly more aggressive treatment such as dermabrasion. Read more

Laser Acne Removal Laser acne removal treatments have been around for some time now but it is only in recent years that they have been used not simply for more severe cases of acne, but also for mild to moderate acne. Read more

Try Some Free Samples Of Acne Medicine If you are looking for an acne cleanser then you will probably start your search in your local Walgreen's or Rite Aid where you will find the shelves piled high with popular brands of cleansing bars, scrubs, deep cleansing lotions, black head removal strips and much more. Read more

Are There Vitamins That Can Cure Acne? We all know that the body needs the right balance of vitamins and minerals in order to remain healthy and to function efficiently and much has been published about the importance of eating a balance diet in order to ensure that our bodies get the necessary range and quantity of vitamins and minerals each day. Read more

Using A Natural Furuncular Acne Treatment Search for furuncular acne and you might find it difficult to find what you are looking for because this is an uncommon term for what is normally referred to as cystic, nodular or nodulocystic acne. Read more

Is It Possible To Cure Hormonal Acne? The simple answer to the question of whether or not you can cure hormonal acne is yes and no. Read more

What Are Papules And Pustules One of the biggest problems with acne is that there are so many terms used to describe it and so it is important to understand the language of this particular condition. Here are a few terms to help make things a little bit clearer: Read more

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