this is weird. i had like one cystic (underground) pimple on my chin a couple months ago and then another came and now it's been months and they're not noticable or hurting or anything but i can feel 2 or 3 lumps under my chin. what should i do? i still put salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide acne medications for it to go away. any advise? oh and i heard vics vaporub is good for cystics but the thing i have has been here for months. please help!
2006-12-25 14:31:03 · 10 answers · asked by BEAutiful 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
As I understand it (from my dermatologist), cystic acne is caused by bacteria (at least the kind I had). A few years ago I was prescribed tetracycline (a mild anti-biotic), and it cleared things up within one month.
The only side effect I had was that I got a darker and deeper tan that summer. So if you are pretty sun-sensitive, tetracycline may not be for you. However, if you want to get rid of the cystic acne AND a really good tan, you might want to talk with your physician about tetracycline.
Good Luck!
2006-12-25 14:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-27 01:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Me and my sister both have the cystic acne problem, what we both have used is Prescription creams one is duac cream and the other is tazorac, this one i use only as a spot treatment. It completely takes the acne away, I have not had the problem since I started using this in March 06. Using a moisturizer first is a must or the duac cream burns when you apply it. Its been a godsend to me.
2006-12-26 11:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.
Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?
2016-05-16 05:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ICE!!! Hold an ice cube over the area for about 5-10 minutes. It REALLY works!!! Trust me on this!! Try it NOW!!
Do this at night before bedtime & when you wake up the pimples should be GONE!!
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-12-25 19:50:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
pro-active works really good, my brother had them all over his face for years and years nothing worked. He got this stuff and saw a diff in a few days. (don't use vics it will just irritate it)
2006-12-25 14:40:12 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has cystic acne on his back, shoulder and chest. And the dermatologist prescribed "Accutene" he is almost rid of all of it. Please she a dermatologist.
2006-12-25 14:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by Ms. Angel.. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ibuprofin always helps me with the swelling.
2006-12-25 14:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
squeeze it out
2006-12-25 14:33:50 · answer #9 · answered by Lacey 4 · 0⤊ 7⤋
it's actually "acutane" :)
2006-12-25 15:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by pele 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋