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Cystic Acne
How it happens: Waldorf explains that, "Cysts occur when the sebaceous follicle [or your pore, in laymen’s terms] containing skin cells, sebum [or oil], bacteria and white cells ruptures." This spreads inflammation to the surrounding skin and then your body tries to wall that off. It becomes like a balloon of inflammation. "That's why you should not try to pop them -- you'll just spread the inflammation further," she says.
How to treat it in the short term: "The fastest way to treat individual cysts is with an injection of … corticosteroid by the dermatologist," Waldorf says. The cyst will usually go away in a couple days after being injected. If you can't get to a dermatologist, Waldorf says you can try a benzoyl peroxide or sulfur/resorcinol spot treatment, but know that it will take longer to disappear. (Try: Clean & Clear Maximum Strength Persa-Gel 10, $6.30 or Proactiv Refining Mask, $6.99.)
How to treat it in the long term: If you have frequent cystic acne, Waldorf says oral antibiotics and topical retinoids can be helpful. Other options include hormonal therapies like oral birth control pills. A dermatologist will be able to prescribe these medications and monitor your situation.
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Love knowing about all this beauty information to help me with future problems. I found it really interesting that just ONE of these littlest things shared on here could be the key problem to the skin flaws that are making you feel insecure about your skin or hide your face. Until you know exactly which of these problems are helping to cause your acne, you should try your best to follow all these rules for clearer skin. Thanks for the great article!
by cheydy15 Friday, January 6, 2012 at 09:49PM Report as inappropriate
thank you for this article t gives me an idea about certain things
by selle_lou Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 12:53PM Report as inappropriate
ugh i have veins on my legs, so these tips were helpful.
by andyv1217 Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate
