Cystic Acne Treatment Information

Cystic acne heals extremely slowly because the infection waste is not discharged. Cystic acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. A number of factors influence acne, including overproduction of sebum and keratin, the buildup of bacteria in the skin, and the inflammatory response.

Patients should consult a dermatologist if any or all of the following apply:

• You are dissatisfied with over-the-counter acne products.
• Your acne is causing you stress and personal dissatisfaction with life.
• You already suffering from acne scarring with persistent acne.
• The acne you suffer from is large, painful bumps.
• Your skin is dark and the acne is causing darker patches to appear.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

The condition occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become plugged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which contains a hair and an oil gland. Normally, the oil glands help keep the skin lubricated and help remove old skin cells.