Cystic
acne is difficult to treat, regardless of patient age. It is a good treatment
rapid and aggressive, but are capable of producing long-term results. If you
want to take measures against severe acne that causes nodules and cysts,
doctors need help.
Reception of adult acne?
The fluctuations of the hormones that cause excess oil production is an important factor in acne, so that women are more prone to adult acne than men. Adult acne, or "button stubborn," can survive to adulthood at the age of 30, 40, 50, and more. Adults can also develop acne later. The two types of adult acne often causes deep nodules around the bottom of the face - his jaw, around the mouth and chin - acne, but can be any part of the body, such as the chest or back.
Treatment of cysts individual
Adult acne cysts can be treated separately in the doctor with surgical drainage or injection of the cyst with a diluted corticosteroid that resolves within three to five days. This treatment can help quickly when the cysts tend to break and cause scars, but does not exclude future cysts.
The most effective treatment
The more aggressive treatment for cystic acne is an oral drug called isotretinoin, which is one or two times a day for 16 to 20 weeks. These medications are retinoids derived from vitamin A, which also retiniod creams. Form of treatment is very effective in the treatment of cystic acne, because the target of all causes of acne: bacteria, the production of excess oil, clogged pores and inflammation. Most patients have only a round stone with isotretinoin for acne, although some may require additional treatment. Isotretinoin has predictable side effects. Adult patients may notice that acne worsened in the first weeks of treatment before deciding. Dry eyes and skin also occur if the use of creams and lotions, eye drops and lubricants required to temporarily relieve the discomfort.
The use of isotretinoin are harmful to the developing fetus, so women of childbearing potential must use two forms of contraception and pregnancy tests periodically during treatment, and the voices from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to control program. Women who are pregnant or planning a pregnancy are not good candidates for isotretinoin. This drug can also lead to increased levels of blood sugar in diabetics and can lead to serious side effects like heart problems, hearing loss, depression or suicidal thoughts. Patients who opt for isotretinoin must be checked by a doctor during treatment.
Any other treatment?
For some adults, the use of broad spectrum antibiotics, to limit the cystic acne. However, there is the risk that bacteria resistant to antibiotics determined, acne, which requires to go to another antibiotic. Women can get a relatively quick result with the use of the pill in combination with spironolactone known synthetic steroids.
