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What Are Cystic Acne And Digestive Problem Indicative Of?
I have cysts or boils on my face like bad cystic acne. Cysts are very large on my chin, jaw line and below my ears. sometimes on my neck. Lately I have mouth sores on roof of pallet. I also have some digestive issues from time to time. I am very healthy and exercise 3 x a week. I can t loose weight even if I skip meals. I have taken every test. Candida is ruled out and so are food allergies. Help
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Cystic acne and digestive problems are two separate issues and have to be dealt separately.
Deficiency of vitamin B 12 is associated with aphthous ulcers in oral mucosa but no such problem is associated with cystic acne.
The sores that you mentioned on roof of palate may be aphthous ulcers.
I suggest you to take vitamin B 12 supplements regularly.
When acne is infected, it leads to cystic acne.
Acne is caused due to plugging of pores and further infection of acne leads to formation of cysts, boils which may break out.
This is called cystic acne.
Underlying etiology of acne is hormonal imbalance and / or oily skin.
Local treatment of acne consists of application of antibiotic ointment.
Vitamin A preparation is also helpful to unclog the pores helping to prevent further formation of acne.
In case there is hormonal imbalance especially in females, appropriate hormonal treatment is required.
Other measures that you can take are avoid touching the acne, avoid taking foods with high glycemic index or high quantity of sugars.
Regarding your digestive issues, skipping of meals is an unhealthy practice.
It may act paradoxically and may lead to weight gain.
Balanced multiple small meals, plenty of water, fiber, regular exercise are key to good health and maintenance of appropriate weight.
Please consult a dermatologist for treatment of your cystic acne.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Cystic acne and digestive problems are two separate issues and have to be dealt separately.
Deficiency of vitamin B 12 is associated with aphthous ulcers in oral mucosa but no such problem is associated with cystic acne.
The sores that you mentioned on roof of palate may be aphthous ulcers.
I suggest you to take vitamin B 12 supplements regularly.
When acne is infected, it leads to cystic acne.
Acne is caused due to plugging of pores and further infection of acne leads to formation of cysts, boils which may break out.
This is called cystic acne.
Underlying etiology of acne is hormonal imbalance and / or oily skin.
Local treatment of acne consists of application of antibiotic ointment.
Vitamin A preparation is also helpful to unclog the pores helping to prevent further formation of acne.
In case there is hormonal imbalance especially in females, appropriate hormonal treatment is required.
Other measures that you can take are avoid touching the acne, avoid taking foods with high glycemic index or high quantity of sugars.
Regarding your digestive issues, skipping of meals is an unhealthy practice.
It may act paradoxically and may lead to weight gain.
Balanced multiple small meals, plenty of water, fiber, regular exercise are key to good health and maintenance of appropriate weight.
Please consult a dermatologist for treatment of your cystic acne.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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