What Are The Causes Of Cystic Acne?

Cystic acne (which is more properly referred to as nodulocystic acne) is an uncommon and severe cause of acne in which the blocked oil glands which give rise to normal acne (acne vulgaris) burst creating pus and inflammation in the surrounding tissue.

When it comes to the cause of cystic acne therefore we are essentially looking at the questions of what causes acne in the first place and what causes the blocked oil glands to burst transforming the condition into cystic acne.

The debate over just what causes acne has been raging for many years now and the simple fact is that we do not really know what causes acne, although there are a number of clearly defined factors which contribute to the condition.

One major factor is hormonal changes, and particularly an increase in androgens, which is why acne is so often seen during puberty and in women during the menstral cycle.

Another important element is the presence of a specific bacteria known as the P. acnes bacteria.

Acne affects individuals very differently and, while most people will develop a mild case of acne at some point in their lives, others will go on to develop more severe forms of the condition and, as yet, we really do not understand exactly why this happens.

Acne Cream Differin Differin is the brand name for a retinoid-like drug known as adapalene which controls, but does not cure, acne. Pimples typically take 6 to 8 weeks to form under the skin and, during the first weeks of treatment, Differin may cause these pimples to come to the surface and thus appear to make your condition worse. Read more

What Makes Acne Scars Vanish Acne scars can often be treated to very good effect and, while it is not always possible to make them vanish altogether, it is often possible to get very close to removing all trace of them. 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

Is The Connection Between Chocolate And Pimples Fact or Myth? For years there have been many myths floating around about pimples (also known as acne, spots and zits) but just what it fact and what is fiction? Read more

Using A Natural Keloid Acne Treatment When we talk about keloid acne we are not really talking about acne itself, but are referring to the scarring which can result from acne. Read more

Acne and Skin Care Although correct skin care practices play only a minor role in whether or not an individual gets acne, they are vital when it comes to treating it. Read more

What Is Meant By Acne Vulgaris Acne vulgaris is simply the full name for what we commonly call acne. Read more

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