Cystic Acne Treatment

Cystic acne is characterized by painful acne cysts or nodules. The cysts are formed by blocked sebaceous gland (glands that produce an oily substance) which burst open and introduce inflammation and pus to surrounding tissue. This tissue infection usually occurs deep under the skin when the deep-bedded, infectious waste is not discharged. The resulting acne cyst can produce long-term scarring of the skin, particularly if the acne goes untreated for some time. Even with proper cystic acne treatment, acne cysts tend to heal slowly. Because acne cysts are also very visible and the side effects of treatments are rather harsh, cystic acne tends to be as painful psychologically as it is physically.

Cystic acne is difficult to treat and it is, often times, resistant to most well-known acne treatments. Most acne treatments, particularly over-the-counter treatments, are devised to treat the symptoms of acne. These treatments are best suited for light to moderate types of acne. Cystic acne is a severe form of acne, requiring specialized treatment to treat the biological processes that cause the acne and associated acne cyst. Cystic acne treatments attempt to halt the progression of acne inflammation.

Cystic acne needs to be treated due to the likelihood of additional cysts forming and the propensity for scarring. Dermatologists may elect to drain the lesions if they are severe and offer a course of antibiotics. An alternative treatment is injections of cortisone into the cysts to decrease the inflammatory response. The most common medication used in the treatment of cystic acne is Accutane, also referred to as isotretinoin, Accutane is taken orally and has proven very effective in removing acne cyst in some patients. Accutane reduces the size of oil glands, which means that they produce less oil and, thus, reduce the spread of infection. Accutane-based, cystic acne treatment is administered in daily dosages for a range of four to five months.

The teratogenic effects of Accutane restrict its use in women of child bearing potential. Therefore, it is crucial that women of childbearing age are not pregnant and do not get pregnant while taking Accutane. Women must use an appropriate birth control method for 1 month before therapy begins, during the entire course of therapy, and for 1 full month after therapy stops. Women should talk to their doctor about when it is safe to get pregnant after therapy with Accutane has stopped. This is problematic since many women develop cystic acne in response to hormonal fluctuations. In addition, Accutane is noted to have a depressive effect on young male and today a release form is requested form those who intend to use the product.

There are several side effects, which last for the duration of the treatment. Side effects include:  
 
* Chapped lips 
* Dry eyes 
* Muscle aches 
* Increased cholesterol levels 
* Depression 
* Birth defects in developing fetuses

Due to the side effects, people undergoing cystic acne treatment are encouraged to use lip balm, exchange their contact lenses for glasses during their treatment, and are also encouraged to monitor their general health and immediately report any changes in their mental or physical health. Side effects, such as muscle aches and depression, may be cause to modify the cystic acne treatment. The combination of Accutane and high cholesterol could lead to complications of the liver. Pregnant women and women attempting to get pregnant should not be involved cystic acne treatment because of the potential for birth defects. Women must use two forms of birth control for the duration of the treatment.

For moderate to severe acne, our product GLYCO BALM is a natural acne treatment that treats the cause of acne, instead of just the symptoms. The active ingredient is Helix Aspersa Müller Glycoconjugates, a mucin that is created by and gathered from live snails. The mucin is stabilized to avoid hydrolysis of its enzymes and proteins, so that they can be topically applied to skin areas that have problems with any kind of acne. This ingredient has a remarkable effect on the healing process inside the skin as the mucin properties enhance the cell-turnover to replace damaged skin with healthy skin.

The serum in this and in all our skin care products has the unique ability to dissolve the damaged, dead or dying cells and release them for regeneration of healthy cells. It stimulates the rebuilding of the skin matrix by triggering the proliferation of all structural elements of healthy skin.  In contrast to Accutane-treatment, our GLYCO BALM has no side-effects since it is purely natural, and works with your skin instead of against it.

Another method used in the treatment of severe cystic acne is referred to as intralesional corticosteroid therapy. This type of treatment is used when patients are not responsive to oral and topical treatments. The therapeutic process involves injecting each acne cyst with a solution of dilute cortisone. This relatively painless procedure provides immediate relief of the associated inflammation, but may require regular and repeated applications.

Yet another method used to treat cystic acne involves surgery to remove visible blackheads and whiteheads, if present. A pointed instrument is inserted in each legion to loosen it against its own resistance and expose its contents, which are removed. This precision surgery should only be performed by a dermatologist because any ruptures to skin tissue, during the surgery, can lead to infection and increased inflammation.

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