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What happens to the material in an acne cyst after it is injected with steroids?

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Redices inflammation: It reduces the inflammation.

Dr Eastern agreed

Answered 5/18/2012

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Its absorbed: Steroid injections for acne cause decrease inflammation of the deep cyst. The body quickly absorbs the steroid so there are few long term side effects.

Answered 9/28/2016

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