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How to cure cystic acne?
Cystic acne, whether in chronic or intermittent form, is one of the most frustrating types of acne lesions. Cystic acne breakouts are painful. The extent of damage they can cause often goes beyond the reach of topically applied products. Cystic acne is typically triggered by a surge in hormones. The skin's oil glands become hypersensitive to this cascade of hormones and react by overproducing sebum. This makes the oil gland become engorged, swollen, and hardened. Unable to push the extra oil into the lining of the hair follicle, the gland bursts underneath the skin. This causes acute inflammation and irritation leading to the redness and soreness of cystic acne. As these lesions start deep in the skin it leads causes scarring.
Better treatment option for cystic acne is oral hormone therapy. Drugs known as anti-androgens can block the effects of androgenic hormones. But, these prescription drugs are not without side effects. So they are generally prescribed in low dosages.
One can also use hypertension-taming drug spironolactone, which has anti-androgen effects. However, the trade-off of long-term use may not be worth the relief from intermittent cystic acne. Conversely, one could also consider estrogen therapy if tests determine that there is an imbalance in levels of testosterone and estrogen.
Along with the above keep the following in mind
Keep your skin-care routine as simple as possible.
Avoid the use of overly heavy, thick moisturizers in the areas where cystic acne occurs.
The cleanser you're using is a fine option.
Make sure you are using an effective sunscreen during the day.
Don’t use standard topical anti-blemish treatments, if cystic acne is exclusively what you're dealing with.
Regular exfoliation with a salicylic acid (BHA)–based product will keep debris from building up in the hair follicle lining.
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