Cystic Acne

Cystic acne is more severe than common acne. When bacteria spreads across the skin from a pimple that has been broken open, the cells in the area begin to jumpstart the immune system to fight back. The cells below our skin's surface then become inflamed. The skin then reacts and develops a cystic like appearance. Patients most of the time will see a dermatologist when they have cystic acne on the face but the acne also can form on the your body from the chest, to the back, shoulders and the upper arms. The affected place on the body can develop the symptom of cystic acne. Severe cystic acne often results in discomfort from painful nodules of pus under the skin forming cysts and also tremendous emotional strain over the cosmetic deformities. The skin affected by cystic acne often develops scars on any part of the body. The Dermatologist will treat the condition to slow the formation of DHT (dihydrotestosterone). Acne medicine for cystic acne includes topical creams and gels, as well as oral medications. Additional therapy may be recommended in severe cases of cystic acne. Cystic Acne and nodular acne must have a plan of treatment implemented by a dermatologist. They will prescribe acne medicine to block the enzyme that converts to testosterone to DHT. This will eliminate or slow DHT in skin cells, depriving the skin of the ability to manufacture excess skin oil. Acne treatments for this type of acne requires patience and perseverance. Any of the acne treatments implemented sometimes take two or three months to start working. Cystic acne and nodular acne must be properly treated by a dermatologist. See the follow page at the American Academy Of Dermatology to find a Dermatologist in your area: http://www.aad.org/public/publications/pamphlets/common_acne.html