Cystic acne is one of the more severe forms of acne breakouts. Cystic acne is usually sore and painful and quite infectious if squeezed or buffed. Inflamed cystic acne resembles red puss filled spots on the surface of the skin. Cystic acne is doubly distressing as the skin can be quite easily permanently scarred which will need cosmetic intervention. Cystic acne will appear in the form of swollen inflamed pustules (lumps) under the surface of the skin.



Bacterial cystic acne hardens because the swollen sebum cannot escape though the pores thus remaining for some weeks to come. Cystic acne will need dermatological treatments as this severe form of acne will need specific targeted treatments by a trained skin professional. Cystic acne will be disbursed through the body without having to burst or squeeze the pustule and spread the infection and risk skin scarring for permanent reminders of skin breakouts.



A daily cleansing routine in conjunction with a healthy diet rich in anti-oxidants vitamins A, B, D and C, will provide the essential vitamins and minerals to flush out the body of toxins and improve the skin condition. Zinc, Vitamin B and B5 will combat excess sebum production. Daily essential vitamin supplements will counter balance any vitamin or mineral imbalance or a deficiency due to poor diet or illness or medication.



Vitamin B and Zinc products will diminish skin oil, reduce pore size improve tone and texture for a cleaner clearer skin over time. Anti- inflammatory products will reduce inflammation and in conjunction with medicated tee-tree oil will soothe sore inflamed skin. It is important for a teenager especially with budgetary considerations to find an acne treatment that actually works. Finding a treatment that truly works can take time with a trial and error process.



Preventative measures are preferable to trying to combat acne breakouts. Getting to the root of the problem can be a daunting task as acne breakouts have many trigger factors whether hormonal dietary, hereditary or environmental. Their are many clinically proven acne treatments such as Benzol Peroxide or Salicylic Acid.



Medicated OTC products with a percentage of these ingredients will help to eradicate bacterial
build up kill dead skin cell and buff the skin for a toned even clean and clear skin. Anti- boitics are recommended for recurring acne breakouts in the form of (Tetracycline).Vitamin a derivatives and Retin A will make a reduction in the secretion of the sebaceous glands and exfoliate the dead skin cells. It is important to first decide on the kind of treatment that won’t irritate your skin especially if you have sensitive or combination skin.



Severe large cysts might need to be drained. Inflamed acne cysts will sometimes need an injection of corticosteroid to kill the bacterial and promote healing. Isotertinoin in the form of Vitamin A is sometimes orally prescribed over a two month period by a physician or dermatologist. The side affects for women epically, are severe and women considering pregnancy won’t be prescribed this drug. The (FDA) recommends a double check in term of pregnancy testing for women prescribed the drug.



Side affects of taking Isotretinoin are 1. Chest pains 2. Joint pain. 3. Headaches. 4. Nausea or vomiting. 5. Birth deformities. 6. Redness of the skin irritation. The severity of the acne problems will determine the kind of treatment used. Oral anti-biotics are prescribed by a physician for sever acne to kill the bacteria prevent the sebaceous gland over secreting and rid the skin of dead skin cells and reduce the build up of dirt and grime. Doxycline, Minocycline or Treatacyline are sometimes prescribed.



Pustule acne bacteria can become immune to oral antibiotics over time so a high dose is generally given in the first instance .Oral contraceptives are prescribed to women with over active sebaceous acne breakouts. Oral contraceptives are monitored when taken by women over 35 epically if they smoke or have a history of blood clotting or severe headaches or migraine. Oral contraceptives will regulate periods diminish severe back and period pain while improving skin tone and breakouts.



Oral contraceptives will inhibit the production of growth hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands which in turn produce a higher than normal level of bacteria oil which in conjunction with the dead skin cells cause pimples, spots and cystic acne. A combination of medically prescribed oral or topical treatments with OTC products and or natural home remedies will give an indication of the kinds of treatment most affective for cystic acne problems.