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A member asked:
Anyone know how well cortisone injections work for cystic acne?
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Local only: This can be used selectively for acute cysts but are only part of more comprehensive treatment with oral and topical medications. For severe cases Accutane which is used for 15-20 weeks can work well long term. Discuss with dermatologist your history and treatment options.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Cystic acne: I agree. Steroid injected directly into a cystic acne lesion can and does work well but is not always first-line treatment. It is more of an augmentive treatment to whatever baseline treatment a patient is receiving.
Answered 10/4/2016
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