please tell me if there is any cure for cystic acne?

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Answer 1

Serious Rx: You will probably need isotretinoin. This will keep it at bay for several months to a few years, at which time it will either self-cure, recur amenable to milder rx, or respond to another course of treament. Acne is a grave professional liability nowadays and although Isotretinoin isn't for the faint-hearted, please consider trying it.

Answer 2

Don't worry.: Although the term "cure" is misleading for any chronic condition, the answer is yes, you can totally inactivate and prevent cystic acne with or without oral medications. It often times requires a tight relationship between patient and practitioner. This video may give you some hope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru99pt5uQkc have a great day, -Dr. Neal Schwartz

Answer 3

See dermatolgist: Accutane is a relaible treatment which works for the worst cases of cystic acne. It needs to be prescribed by a dermatologist registered to use accutane. You may respond to laser .The response can becas quick as 2-3 weeks. If laser is not for you or not effective enough Accutane can work well forvsever cases although on occasion it amy need to be repeated in about a year for a milder case.

Answer 4

Gold: Standard for cystic acne is still accutane, but there are risks with it, and cannot be used if you are planning pregancy. Get it controlled by a dermatologist and then see a plastic surgeon.

Answer 5

Laser, antibiotics: Laser can be effective in a few weeks t decrease cystic acne. If laser is not available antibiotic with injections will calm down the cysts. In resistant cases Accutane works well but needs careful monitioring. A typical course of Accutane is 15 to 20 weeks.Dry lips, back ache, and possible nose bleeds are common side effects, which resolve after finishing drug.

Answer 6

Accutane.plan $6K: ...Provides the only significant, lasting improvement. Thanks to numerous celebrated lawsuits about it's significant adverse effects(most salient are births defects and psychiatric changes) the pharmaceutical company has pursued legal maneuvers that effectively have transferred the liability onto the prescribing md. The asps recommended its members stop prescribing so treating mds harder to find.

Answer 7

Several Options: If the cystic acne is severe, Accutane is still an excellent option. It works and the risks are small. Oral and topical antibiotics, as well as a good skincare regimen and regular extraction facials help. The other treatment that has recently been shown to work well is photodynamic therapy with levulan and blue light. The blue spectrum light targets the bacteria in acne.

Answer 8

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 & skin care are commonly recommended; in Europe, surgery is more common.

Answer 9

See a Dermatologist: Nodulocystic acne is a serious kind of acne vulgaris because of the deep inflammation and cysts that form which tend to scar. It requires a dermatologist's care. We frequently begin with oral medications in addition to topicals and then if no response proceed to Accutane or hormonal therapy for females.

Answer 10

Specialist: This is the 21st century and no one needs to have untreated cystic acne. This usually requires some of one of the strong medicines that only a dermatologist can prescribe. Over-the-counter and home remedies do not work. You owe it to yourself to be seen now -- it is your right.

Answer 11

Severe, scarring: Acne cysts are large nodules developing deep within the dermis, or second layer of skin. They are painful, disfiguring, and may cause deep scars. There is often a genetic predisposition to cystic acne. Treatment usually requires systemic medication including oral isotretinoin, and should be started early, before the scarring is established.

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