How To Get Rid Of Cystic Acne

WHAT IS CYSTIC ACNE?

Acne, also known as Acne Vulgaris, is a type of inflammatory skin disease that involves the oil glands and the hair follicles of the skin. It is a chronic condition, continuous and exists on the surface of the skin as well as underneath. Statistically, it is affecting approximately 60 million Americans annually and 85% of them are adolescents (between the ages 12 and 24). It usually begins during puberty and affects teenagers and young adults, but can transpire at any stage of life.

Acne breakout has become a problem because it does not only affect confidence, but also causes significant and long-lasting physical and psychological complications such as permanent scarring, poor self-image, depression, and anxiety. If one has not experienced it first hand, then it would nearly be impossible to understand the feeling. It would be easy for others to say that washing your face is the solution or that there are other worse things in the world, but we don’t know what goes on in the minds of an acne sufferer. The psychological more than the physical wounds linger.

Most teenagers experience acne breakouts. It is not unusual to have a pimple or two at this age, but if it comes out large, red, and painful deep in skin, it could mean a bigger problem called cystic acne and it needs your doctor’s attention.

 

Cystic acne is the worst of the worst – deep, tender icebergs under the skin that are seemingly impenetrable to traditionally effective acne treatments. You feel them coming before you see them, they make it painful to move your face and can stick around for weeks, and they often leave behind a marring scar.

How to get rid of cystic acne has become a difficult problem when you have a forthcoming occasion that needs your attendance. Some of you may resort to a variety of treatments like lotions, toothpaste, prickly chemicals, facial wash, or popping them one by one.

 

Prescription medications that would help get rid of cystic acne are:

 

1. Isotretinoin
2. Oral antibiotics such as minocycline and doxycycline
3. Birth control pills 
4. Spironolactone

 

HOW TO GET RID OF CYSTIC ACNE VIA MEDICATION

Visiting your dermatologist is the best way to get rid of cystic acne fast. One of the most effective and successful medical treatments is having a Cortisone shot or to have them removed progressively by drawing out the entire gunk with a micro-needle. Of course, both of these are too expensive, so you can have one of the following prescriptions below instead:

 

• Accutane (isotretinoin), or Roaccutane is known in parts of the world to dramatically reduce the size of the skin's oil glands, dramatically reduces acne bacteria in the skin, slows down skin cell production inside the pore, which helps pores from becoming clogged, and it has anti-inflammatory properties. This is known to be the most effective and clears the skin completely from acne.

• Oral antibiotics may be needed for moderate to severe acne to reduce bacteria and fight inflammation. Most prescriptions may include tetracyclines, such as minocycline and doxycycline.

• Birth-control pills are used to regulate hormones in women, thus helping in controlling acne appearance.

• Spironolactone is a medication, actually a diuretic that helps eliminate water in the body, but its anti- androgen effects can reduce the hormones that stimulate the development of acne.

 

Natural remedies that could help in getting rid of cystic acne are:

 

1. Washing your face
2. Not touching or popping the cysts
3. Be stress-free as much as possible
4. Practice a healthy lifestyle
5. Avoid dairy
6. Use the Banish Fighter Gel
7. Use the Banish Pumpkin Enzyme Masque
8. Try photodynamic therapy

 

 

HOW TO GET RID OF CYSTIC ACNE NATURALLY

While it is true that cystic acne treatment options are scarce, there are some cult secrets that can make clearing your skin much easier. Not everyone can afford those expensive treatments that’s why it is also practical and important that you maintain natural and safe ways to get rid of cystic acne. 

 

1. WASH YOUR FACE

 

As basic and simple as it sounds, yet many still take for granted. This is one of the most 

important steps in your routine. There are several ways on how to wash your face like the  caveman regimen, twice a day cleansing, oil cleansing and double cleansing. Choose one which works best for your skin as each skin is different from one person to another.

 

2. AVOID TOUCHING AND POPPING THE CYSTS

 

Whatever you do, don’t pop them – cystic acne is not just trapped neatly within the follicle, it’s a deep pocket of dead and live white blood cells, bacteria, debris and skin cells. You don’t want to push that further down or irritate it more.

I know it’s hard for some people as it has become a habit. However, you need to help yourself overcome this. Once you leave your zits alone, you’ll surely see improvements. Tie  those hands up (just kidding). Great things start from small beginnings so take baby steps, divert your attention into doing household chores or focus on your daily tasks.

 

3. PRACTICE A STRESS-FREE ROUTINE

 

Stress leads to trigger breakouts and worsen our already existing acne scars by increasing testosterone hormones or cortisol hormones, leading to inflammation. Acne occurs when we are stressed as the organism’s response to the stressor helps it to perform well. Our hypothalamus is triggered, hence releasing this corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)  that stimulates our pituitary gland.

 

4. ENCOURAGE A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

 

You should encourage a healthy lifestyle such as promoting plenty of sleep and exercise. This would also include eating low-glycemic foods in your diet. This would not only help  treat acne but also improve your body;s overall health.

 

5. AVOID DAIRY

 

Most of us know this by now, butall acne, including cystic acne,can be caused by dairy consumption. Beauty experts frequently encourage people to ditch the dairy when cystic acne is the problem.

 

6. BANISH FIGHTER GEL

 

The Fighter Gel is a miracle product from Banish. This gel’s ingredients actively helps to reduce inflammation and redness from newly-formed cystic acne. Try it and you’ll be amazed by its results in just a few days!

 

7. BANISH PUMPKIN ENZYME MASQUE

 

The Banish Pumpkin Enzyme Masque is a cult favorite. It has AHAs and glycolic acid which improves skin clarity. Just take note though that those with sensitive skin types are not recommended to use this masque on their whole face but they may use it as a spot treatment only. Still perfect for those stubborn cystic acne.

 

8. PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY

 

If you’re looking for something a little more permanent, experts love photodynamic therapy. It involves a professional using pulses of controlled red or blue LED lights to shrink the sebaceous glands, which reduces the amount of oil that can accumulate inside pores, as well as kills bacteria trapped deep within the pore. Although the treatment is pricey, it can be worth the results.

 

And while these cystic acne hacks are great, they’re no match for severe nodulocystic acne. Severe acne shouldn’t be left to progress and should be treated by a doctor if it’s causing scarring or emotional distress.

 

How about you? How did you get rid of your cystic acne? Feel free to share them down below the comments, we’d love to hear from you!