Skin care
"Oh-My-God-What-Is-That?" Skin EmergenciesShould you dig at it? Or rush to a derm? See photos and skin care tips for sensitive skin issues |
Skin Emergency: Cystic Acne Symptoms: A large nodule that looks like a pus-filled whitehead, but is substantially bigger. Cystic acne is typically caused by a triad of bacteria, hormones and sebum (oil).
Treat it: To unclog the pore, wash the area with a cleanser containing acne-fighting glycolic or salicylic acids, (like Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, $7.39). A warm compress can also help to steam "open" the pore and loosen trapped oil and bacteria. More severe cystic acne should be treated with oral antibiotics, oral isotretinoin like Accutane, lasers or other pro-grade medicine. See your dermatologist if cystic acne appears more than once a month.
Prevent it: Wash daily with a salicylic acid-based cleanser to exfoliate the top layer of skin, thus keeping pores clear -- and use an oil-free moisturizer (like Olay Total Effects Moisturizing Vitamin Complex, SPF 15, $18.99) or (Lexli Aloe-Based Day Moisturizer with SPF 15, $58).
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Treat it: To unclog the pore, wash the area with a cleanser containing acne-fighting glycolic or salicylic acids, (like Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask, $7.39). A warm compress can also help to steam "open" the pore and loosen trapped oil and bacteria. More severe cystic acne should be treated with oral antibiotics, oral isotretinoin like Accutane, lasers or other pro-grade medicine. See your dermatologist if cystic acne appears more than once a month.
Prevent it: Wash daily with a salicylic acid-based cleanser to exfoliate the top layer of skin, thus keeping pores clear -- and use an oil-free moisturizer (like Olay Total Effects Moisturizing Vitamin Complex, SPF 15, $18.99) or (Lexli Aloe-Based Day Moisturizer with SPF 15, $58).
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witch hazel gets rid of heat rash pretty good. ive had many people use it for their bad heat rashes and it always clears it up. eww @ athletes foot, glad I've never had to deal with that D:
by talecon Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 06:17PM Report as inappropriate
Interesting read
by Candice11 Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 01:57AM Report as inappropriate
These were great examples of skin issues to go along with the article. Nice info
by EricaC123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 12:12PM Report as inappropriate
good information
by aishak55 Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 05:09PM Report as inappropriate
I have always been using tea bags for my eyes, but this is good to have a reference to.
by Glam101 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate
Very disgusting story but helpful as well.
by Lamexicana1 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 04:27PM Report as inappropriate
Good info. When i first came to the states eating pie gave me hives.......i ignored it, but it never bothered me again.
by nicky22 Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 04:12PM Report as inappropriate
I will use teabags from now on for my eyes...
by lilas Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 04:11PM Report as inappropriate
Hives can come from things rubbing your skin or digging into it too. It sometimes happens to me with swimsuits or bras, and it goes away in less than an hour.
by GingerDrink Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 04:21PM Report as inappropriate
Pictures are kinda grossing me out but still good info. I get cysic acne all the time ugh...
by rachaellh13 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at 05:29PM Report as inappropriate