Acne Cyst

Like most skin conditions, acne varies in severity, from mild to severe, from pimples and blackheads, to acne cyst on face, back, chest and neck.

Acne cyst is the outcome of a bacterial infection of cysts inside the skin. Acne cyst, as opposed to blackheads and whiteheads, are normally large inflamed lesions filled with pus. When the contents of a clogged pore seeps into the skin, a local immune response is produces, causing the development of an acne cyst….

An acne cyst can look like a bump, and the main difference between an acne cyst and a pimple is that the cyst is pus-filled. An acne cyst typically have a diameter of 5 mm or more. Acne cysts are one of a few signs of possible severe acne that can cause acne scarring and be very painful if not treated correctly.

It is possible to treat and prevent the occurence of acne cyst. There are a number of ways to fight acne cyst and scarring, but the possibly best way to treat and prevent the occurence of an acne cyst from forming is to not pick, pinch or squeeze the lesions. Picking, pinching and squeezing can cause more severe infections and more painful inflammations that can last longer than they might have done if you had left the acne cyst alone.

An acne cyst is basically treated with topical and oral antibiotics, known to be good for combatting acne and acne scarring. In cases of moderate to severe acne cyst, usually treatment is based on antibiotherapy, exterminating microorganisms like propionibacterium, that typically colonizes the sebaceous follicles of the skin in cases of acne.

Another possible treatment for acne cyst is certain bacterial resistances against different antibiotics. This is a very recent trend in the dermatologic field. Many dermatologists have noticed that the antibiotic and its administration modalities must be addressed to avoid the risk of getting an acne cyst. One example of this new treatment is oral minocyclines, being a very potent anti-acne therapy. There are several treatments available on the market based on these new findings, but as always, consult with your doctor before actually trying one of them since incorrect usage may cause problems.