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Cystic Acne! Do you suffer from this?

Cystic acne is the most severe form of acne, where soft, fluid-filled lumps form under the surface of the skin. These can become painful, inflammed and can grow very big. It can affect anyone but it is more likely to affect adolescent boys and young men.

It is caused in exactly the same way as all other forms of acne – over production of sebum, excessive acne causing bacteria on the surface of the skin and blockages in the pores – but the difference is how it forms.

It is important to avoid picking at these cysts as that leads to further inflammation and scarring. Early treatment is also important to avoid scarring if possible.

top three treatment options for acne

Systemic medications in the treatment of acne

This type of acne is usually treated with powerful prescription medications and you may need repeated treatments to see an improvement. If the topical application of medications does not help in getting rid of the acne, then the next method should be adopted to treat the condition. This is through the use of systemic medications. There are many different kinds of systemic medications that will help in the treatment of acne and these are prescription-only which means you have to see a medically qualified practitioner such as a cosmetic doctor or cosmetic dermatologist.

Other dermatological procedures

Finally, when all other methods fail or if the acne is very severe with the presence of scarring, there are other cosmetic procedures that can help. A cosmetic doctor like Dr Tapan Patel would be the right person for you to meet. He can be consulted at VIVA clinic in London and he has had many years' experience in the treatment of acne.

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