Nodules and Cystic Acne
What are Nodules:
It is a kind of inflammatory acne that is large and painful. Nodular acne causes When the clogged pore progresses into a bump and it is completely under the skin. They form around a hair follicle and can involve more than one follicle. They are solid so they feel hard. Inside the clogged pore there is sebum mix with dead skin cells. clogged pores can lead to a more severe breakout. They affect deeper layers of the skin. They can appear on face, back, and other areas of the body. They may last for weeks or months.
Treatment for Nodules:
Nodular acne is a severe form of acne. While it can be difficult to treat and manage, there are several treatment options available. However, nodular acne can be persistent. You’ll likely need your doctor’s help to get it under control. A board-certified dermatologist can prescribe you an effective treatment and provide you with acne management tips.
- Antibiotics
They help destroy bacteria and reduce inflammation.
- Isotretinoin
This drug tackles bacteria, inflammation, excess oil, and clogged pores.
- Birth control pills
- Topical treatments (Antibiotic cream, Retinoids, salicylic acid)
These products can help fight bacteria. Salicylic acid may also help to prevent plugged hair follicles.
Cystic acne
It is a type of inflammatory acne. It causes pain, pus-filled pimples to form deep under the skin. Unlike other pimples, cystic acne occurs deeper in the skin. Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog skin pores. With cystic acne, bacteria also gets into the pores, causing swelling or inflammation. Cystic acne is the most severe type of acne. Acne cysts are often painful and more likely to cause scarring.
Treatment for Cystic acne
- Oral antibiotics to help control bacteria and lower inflammation
- Birth control pills to regulate a woman’s hormones
- Benzoyl peroxide to kill bacteria on your skin and fight inflammation
- Retinoid, a form of vitamin A, in a cream, lotion, foam, or gel. It can unplug your pores and help antibiotics do their job.
- Isotretinoin attacks all causes of acne. Women should not get pregnant while taking this drug.
- Spironolactone to reduce excess oil. Doctors don’t prescribe it to men because of side effects such as breast growth.
- Steroids injected into cysts at your doctor’s office
