Question 1

my skin has developed cystic acne. it's very red, inflamed and itchy by the cheek. who do i see? dermotologist or endocrinologist?

Accepted Answer

Dermatologist: I would see a dermatologist. There are many treatments for acne, but for more severe cystic acne, a specialist is needed since the treatment is more involved and there are side effects to the medications that need to be discussed.

Question 2

female 37 recently finished weeks course prednisolone 40mg taken as 8 tablets in one go a day.when would it be safe to have a cortisone injection into cheek of face for cystic acne from a dermatologist?

Accepted Answer

: It is likely safe to have the injection. Let the dermatologist doing the injection know about the recent steroid course, including the day the last dose was taken. The dermatologist will then be able to say for sure that an injection is safe. Best of luck to you!!

Question 3

seldom have pimple/cystic acne. one cystic appeared 1mnth ago, no longer red but big bump remain & it won't come to a head. how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Let it be: Leaving it alone is the best option. You may try warm fomentation. Do not try to pop it as that will only lead to a scar. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 4

hello, i have what looks to be a pimple just above my lip. it appears to have a white head. it is a little sore. i do have cystic acne and get pimples on my face. i'm writing you to find out if it is just a pimple or whether it could be a cold sore.

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Accepted Answer

MOST LIKELY COLD SOR: The location and description is more suggestive of a cold sore.Having said that it is very difficult to say with certainty what it is without looking at it.If you are concerned about it get it checked by your doctor

Question 5

my cystic acne breakout starts again on my cheeks.but this time fewer in number. how i treat them. i am depressed?

Accepted Answer

Treating Acne differ: The cause of acne is poorly understood. However the consequences are well understood and may be devastating. While Accutane is one of the most effective treatments, therapy requires a full understanding of the risks. Once active cystic acne has occurred, practitioners differ in their treatment regimens. In the usa, medications &amp; skin care are commonly recommended; in europe, surgery is more common

Question 6

i hv nodular cystic acne. done wid 6 weeks of isotroin 30 mg n azithral 500 mg. y has doc prescribd azithral? n cheeks feel hard. wat to do? pls help.

Accepted Answer

Azithral: It is good antibiotic, it complements tretinoin.  Isotretinoin is the skin form, much weaker, frequently used with antibiotic as we'll.

Question 7

i have worsening cystic acne on chin. itchy and dry. afew have been around for weeks. on monodox (doxycycline monohydrate). i have get 3-5 pimples on cheeks once a month. help.?

Accepted Answer

Cystic Acne: Isotretinoin is commonly prescribed for cystic acne available under brand names such as absorica, amnesteem, claravis and sotret. This medication reduces the size of oil glands so that less oil is produced and bacterial growth is inhibited. This is the most effective acne medication.

Question 8

can cystic acne be treated?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. In the USA a majority of these cases are treated by Dermatologists who have the most experience with the medications involved. Some of the medications have significant risk to a subset of patients and special monitoring is usually done.

Question 9

how can i treat cystic acne at home?

Accepted Answer

Forgive my frankness: Cystic acne is a brutal disease that gravely disfigures you now and will leave your skin permanently mutilated. You can't treat it on you own, and if your parents are interfering with your desire for effective therapy, pick up the phone and call your physician. Despite all the internet scare stuff, Isotretinoin is by far the most effective medication. It's not for sissies, but it's what you need.

Question 10

what medicine helps with cystic acne?

Accepted Answer

Cystic Acne: Severe acne is characterized by deep cysts, inflammation, extensive damage to the skin and scarring. It requires an aggressive treatment regimen and should be treated by a dermatologist. Severe, disfiguring forms of acne can require years of treatment and may experience one or more treatment failures. However, almost every case of acne can be successfully treated. There is no one medication.

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My skin has developed cystic acne. it's very red, inflamed and itchy by the cheek. who do i see? dermotologist or endocrinologist?

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Female 37 recently finished weeks course prednisolone 40mg taken as 8 tablets in one go a day.when would it be safe to have a cortisone injection into cheek of face for cystic acne from a dermatologist?

A member asked:

Seldom have pimple/cystic acne. one cystic appeared 1mnth ago, no longer red but big bump remain & it won't come to a head. how do i treat it?

A member asked:

Hello, i have what looks to be a pimple just above my lip. it appears to have a white head. it is a little sore. i do have cystic acne and get pimples on my face. i'm writing you to find out if it is just a pimple or whether it could be a cold sore. i d

A member asked:

My cystic acne breakout starts again on my cheeks.but this time fewer in number. how i treat them. i am depressed?

A member asked:

I hv nodular cystic acne. done wid 6 weeks of isotroin 30 mg n azithral 500 mg. y has doc prescribd azithral? n cheeks feel hard. wat to do? pls help.

A member asked:

I have worsening cystic acne on chin. itchy and dry. afew have been around for weeks. on monodox (doxycycline monohydrate). i have get 3-5 pimples on cheeks once a month. help.?

A member asked:

Can cystic acne be treated?

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How can i treat cystic acne at home?

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What medicine helps with cystic acne?

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