How To Cure Cystic Acne

Of all the types of acne you can get, nodular or cystic acne is the worst - wreaking havoc on your skin and your life in equal proportion. Finding an effective cystic acne treatment can take years of searching only to be disappointed. Determining the cause of cystic acne is difficult, which is why it is so hard to treat.

Treating cystic acne with antibiotics is often the first course of action recommended by medical doctors. A twofold approach is often taken, combining a topical antibiotic with an oral version to combat the bacteria both without and within. The main problem with prolonged antibiotic therapy is the tendency for the body to become inured to it, rendering it ineffective over time.

The dermatologists have a different slant than the MDs. They favor therapies that target the skin alone, such as micro dermabrasion, therapy with a laser or blue light, and skin peels to get rid of old dead and dying skin. These may work for some who have a milder case of cystic acne without large nodules, but not everyone can zap their zits away.

There are hundreds of remedies and secret methods available that bill themselves as foolproof cystic acne treatment. Unfortunately, some of these are pure fabrication, made up by those who prey on the misfortunes of others. Some may have a shred of truth, but will only work for certain people - which is typical of acne treatments.

A drastic move in treating cystic acne is going to a sterile office and asking your doctor or dermatologist to simply drain the nodules to relieve the pressure and pain. Only a pro should do lancing, to minimize the risks. The lanced cysts will be ugly for a few days, but the pain will be considerably lessened; watch out for signs of infection.

In simpler times, a cure for cystic acne could involve smearing beaten egg white on your face, or using a mask of tomato paste to open pores and clear skin. Toothpaste applied directly to a zit is supposed to make it shrink overnight. These remedies may or may not work, depending on your consistency, skin type, and of course the root cause of the acne.

A more current trend for treating cystic acne is to devote yourself to a cleansing regimen combined with a daily herbal supplement. The herbs supposedly help flush and balance the system while the cleansing keeps new nodules from forming. Many people have had success with variations of the many treatments now available.

Cystic acne treatment is often time consuming and frustrating, but there are things you can do to help the process along. Eat right, as a healthy body can more efficiently fight off disease and infection - choose foods rich in vitamins and minerals that will boost your immune system. If you opt for a natural treatment, give it time to work - Rome wasn't built in a day!

Battling nodular and cystic acne is never fun. The time and effort treating cystic acne can require may make you feel like giving up but don't! Almost all cases of cystic acne are eventually resolved, and with the many natural cures now available you should in time be able to find the right one for you

Jim Bolding is the Webmaster at the Natural Acne Remedy website. More Cystic Acne info on the Nodular Cystic Acne page.