Cystic acne treatment
is a treatment for a severe
form of acne, known as cystic
acne, which is characterized
by painful acne cyst or nodules.
The cysts are formed by blocked
oil glands, which burst open
and introduce inflammation
and pus to surrounding tissue.
This tissue infection usually
occurs deep under the skin
and the deep-bedded, infectious
waste is not discharged. The
resulting acne cyst can produce
long-term scarring of the
skin, particularly if the
acne goes untreated for some
time. Even with proper cystic
acne treatment, acne cysts
tend to heal slowly. Because
acne cyst are also very visible
and the side effects of treatment
are, rather, harsh, cystic
acne tends to be as psychologically
painful as it is physically
painful.
Cystic acne can be difficult
to treat and it is, often
times, resistant to most well-known
acne treatments. Most acne
treatments, particularly over-the-counter
treatments, are devised to
treat the symptoms of acne.
These treatments are best
suited for light to moderate
types of acne. Cystic acne
is a severe form of acne,
requiring specialized treatment
to treat the biological processes
that cause the acne and associated
acne cyst. Cystic acne treatments
attempt to halt the progression
of acne inflammation.
The most common medication
used in the treatment of cystic
acne is Accutane, also referred
to as isotretinoin, Accutane
is taken orally and has proven
very effective in removing
acne cyst in some patients.
Accutane reduces the size
of oil glands, which means
that they produce less oil
and, thus, reduce the spread
of infection. Accutane-based,
cystic acne treatment is administered
in daily dosages for a range
of four to five months. There
are several side effects,
which last for the duration
of the treatment. Side effects
include:
* Chapped lips
* Dry eyes
* Muscle aches
* Increased cholesterol levels
* Depression
* Birth defects in developing
fetuses
Due to the side effects, patients
undergoing cystic acne
treatment are encouraged
to carry ample amounts of
lip balm, remove their contact
lenses and wear glasses for
the duration of their treatment.
They are also encouraged to
monitor their general health
and report, immediately, any
changes in their mental or
physical health. Side effects,
such as muscle aches and depression,
may be cause to modify the
cystic acne treatment. The
combination of Accutane and
high cholesterol could lead
to complications of the liver.
Pregnant women and women attempting
to get pregnant should not
be involved cystic acne treatment
because of the potential for
birth defects. Women are encouraged
to exercise some form of birth
control for the duration of
the treatment.
Another method used in the
treatment of severe cystic
acne is referred to as intralesional
corticosteroid therapy. This
type of treatment is used
when patients are not responsive
to oral and topical treatments.
The therapeutic process involves
injecting each acne cyst with
a solution of dilute cortisone.
This, relatively painless,
procedure provides immediate
relief of the associated inflammation,
but may require regular and
repeated applications.
Yet, another method used to
treat cystic acne involves
surgery to remove visible
blackheads and whiteheads,
if present. A pointed instrument
is inserted in each legion
to loosen it against its own
resistance and expose its
contents, which are removed.
This precision surgery should
only be performed by a dermatologist
because any ruptures to skin
tissue, during the surgery,
can lead to infection and
increased inflammation.
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