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Cystic acne is formed when the oil ducts in the skin get clogged and become infected. Cystic ordinarily occurs in teens and primarily affects the face. It affects the deeper and denser skin tissue, which generally results in much more apparent swelling then normal, milder acne. Cystic acne breakouts are agonizing and can cause deep and dark scarring. Most dermatologists deem cystic acne to be the most severe acne of all.
Cystic acne is often treated with prescription medications, which requires a consult with a dermatologist or medical practitioner. In addition to prescription medications, there are also a number of home remedies and over-the-counter medicines, which can be used to treat cystic acne infection and prevent it from spreading.
One of the most popular drugs used to treat cystic acne is Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is generally taken in oral form. It prevents excessive oil production, opens and clean clogged pores on the skin, while helping to kill both the infection and bacteria which feed it.
For women, oral contraceptives can be used to treat cystic acne. In fact, this is one of the safest remedies available to women. Oral contraceptives help to reduce excessive oil production in the hyper-active sebaceous glands.
Apart from oral contraceptives, dermatologists and skin care experts also recommend the intake of synthetic steroids to reduce hormonal activity and slow down the oil secretion from the sebaceous glands.
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