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Suggest Remedy For Cystic Acne
A deep, large and painful cystic acne formed last Thursday. Over the weekend when it was still painful, I realized I should have seen a doctor but it was too late (since offices are closed). Now, the cystic acne is no longer painful, but there is still pus underneath it and it looks to be drying out. Is it too late to see a doctor? Can they do anything now? I am now worried about scarring.
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
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You seem to have cystic acne. This is severe grade of acne. This type of acne is usually associated with scaring.
Oral Retinoids e.g Isotretinoin is the drug of choice for cystic acne and should be started without any delay.
Along with oral retinoids Oral antibiotics e.g Azithromycin may also be started for the initial 2-4 weeks to take care of the inflammatory flare that may be present.
Topical antiacne gels e.g benzoyl peroxide may also be indicated twice daily.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist.
Your dermatologist after thorough assessment of the severity of you acne would decide on the best treatment that should work for you, which in my view, most likely would be an Oral Retinoid i.e Isotretinoin!
Regards
You seem to have cystic acne. This is severe grade of acne. This type of acne is usually associated with scaring.
Oral Retinoids e.g Isotretinoin is the drug of choice for cystic acne and should be started without any delay.
Along with oral retinoids Oral antibiotics e.g Azithromycin may also be started for the initial 2-4 weeks to take care of the inflammatory flare that may be present.
Topical antiacne gels e.g benzoyl peroxide may also be indicated twice daily.
I would suggest that you visit a dermatologist.
Your dermatologist after thorough assessment of the severity of you acne would decide on the best treatment that should work for you, which in my view, most likely would be an Oral Retinoid i.e Isotretinoin!
Regards
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