Cystic acne, either chronic or intermittent, is essentially a boil that is a deep infection in the skin, and can prove to be the most frustrating skin disorder of acne lesions to treat. Cystic acne breakouts are not simply painful, but the depth of damage are so far-reaching that they frequently cannot be treated by topical products. Cystic acne poses a real challenge to its sufferer, is very common on the face, and generally happens during the teenage years.
Cystic acne is usually provoked when hormones are in motion. For whatever reason, the skin's oil glands grow extremely sensitive to the surging of hormones; in consequent, they respond by creating too much sebum, and in such quantities the oil gland itself is flooded, swollen, and even turn hard because of the excess. The inability to drive the additional oil inside hair follicle's lining, the gland finally breaks beneath the skin. This eventuality brings about acute irritation and inflammation, and soon the cystic acne becomes red and sore. The most feared side effect--scarring--is almost a guaranteed occurrence, at this point in time of the cystic acne development.
Most acne-fighting products on the market are unable to successfully treat cystic acne. Just like any other acne type, the more severe it becomes, the less choices you have for a better treatment. Today many dermatologists across the country(U.S.) agree that cystic acne is the utmost severe kind of acne lesion; most of them confess that treatment choices are restricted to oral drugs like Accutane which has serious side effects worth noting before deciding to take it. Accutane wouldn't be the best choice of acne-fighting medications when cystic acne tends to decline and flow accordingly with the monthly cycle. There are other treatments to consider; it's a very good idea to discuss your cystic acne treatment choices with an experienced dermatologist.
Here are a few possible causes of cystic acne:
--Extreme levels of humidity and sweating profusely
--Hormonal shifts related to stress, pregnancy, menstrual periods, or birth control pills
--Oily cosmetic and hair products
--Drugs like phenytoin, testosterone, steroids, and estrogen
You may wish to consult your dermatologist about pursuing an oral hormone treatment.
