Nodular acne is a inflammatory lesion. It's a severe type of acne vulgaris. Nodular acne mainly consists of pimples that are much bigger--even bigger than papules(measuring the size of pencil erasers)--and may be painful, lasting for months. Nodules can grow hermorrhagic or suppurative, and generally show up as hard, large bumps beneath the skin's surface. In a case of severe nodular ace, they may develop as tender, red, swollen bumps in the skin. Please do not try to squeeze or pop this lesion, for squeezing or popping such a lesion can cause major injury to the skin at the base; another negative consequent: the lesion can last for additional months than it would normally, if you had not touched it. Keep in mind that permanent scarring often does occur when left untreated. It's very recommended to take absolute care for treating a case of nodular acne.
Nodular Acne Treatment
Sufferers often resort to Accutane for treating nodular acne which can't be effectively treated with other treatments and antibiotics. Accutane has demonstrated serious side effects when in use. Accutane must be used only for sufferers with a severe case of nodular acne when other acne treatments do not work. Only female patients who are not pregnant should use Accutane, for it may cause serious birth defects.
A period of 15 weeks or a little longer of taking Accutane, has demonstrated extended remission of such a skin disorder in several patients. Consider strongly waiting for no less than two months after you have completed the initial course before deciding to implement another therapy using Accutane. Patients have shown improvement when treating nodular acne as sebum secretion diminishes.
Because of the serious side effects that Accutane like suicidal thoughts and actions, it's wise to discuss all of your acne treatment options with your dermatologist or family doctor.
