cystic acne

Cystic acne, also known as cystic acne vulgaris, is caused by an excess buildup of oil in your skin's pores. Oil production by your pores is completely normal and necessary to protect your body, but if the oil is unable to escape from your pores, the area around the pore can get infected and cause swelling and pain. This is often followed by raised, red areas of skin with pus pockets.

Cystic acne most often occurs on the face, back, chest, shoulders and upper arms and can cause severe scaring if not treated properly. No matter how painful or itchy it may be, you should NEVER scratch or pop any of your cystic acne, as it will only make the condition worse, as well as cause scaring and pits in the skin. Only use proper facial cleansing techniques and special cystic acne treatments.

Cystic acne primarily occurs when the body is going through hormonal changes, such as in puberty, pregnancy and right after child birth. Adult cystic acne and baby cystic acne dispel the myth that it can only occur to teenagers.

The best cystic acne treatment is to keep your face clean and free of bacteria by using a gentle facial cleanser on a daily basis. This technique works for 80% of cystic acne suffers. If you are a part of the 20% that still suffers from cystic acne, even with proper cleaning, then you will need special cystic acne treatment, like Acnezine.

Other more expensive medical options include topical antibiotics such as Clindamycin and Erythromycin gel, which is only available from your doctor. He/she may also recommend antibiotics such as Tetracycline, Erythromycin, and Minocycline, or Treninoin (Retin A) cream or gel. Be sure to consult with your doctor when considering these more expensive options.

If you do not treat your cystic acne early enough with Acnezine, some degree of scarring will most likely occur. The scaring can be quite severe, so please do start early, as prevention is much easier than trying to remove scars later. The best way to get rid of cystic acne scars is to get cosmetic surgery or use a special cystic acne scar treatment, such as Acnezine.