There are different causes of cystic acne.

Causes of cystic acne?

Cystic acne is a severe form of acne characterized by painful cysts and or nodules.When androgen levels increase, the sebaceous glands release sebum. Ordinarily this oily substance spills onto the skin. When cells from the lining of hair follicles shed too quickly—clumping together and clogging pores—sebum is trapped beneath the skin causing whiteheads and blackheads. Sebum can then mix with the trapped cells.

Propionibacterium acnes can cause inflammation and pus and can result in papules or pustules. When the follicles expand as much as they can, bumps called nodules are formed under the skin.

These infected boils can cause severe scarring.

Squeezing the cyst causes it to break open and spill pus onto the dermis which can irritate the skin for weeks. Cystic acne should certainly not be picked.

Many women experience cystic acne around the time of their menstrual cycle.

When i was 18, i started to have cystic acne, mainly in my cheek. After lots of creams and products the doctor recommended me the pill....so i've been taking Diane and my cystic acne disappeared.

Cystic acne is also often treated with a drug called Accutane, an oral medication usually taken once or twice a day for 16 to 20 weeks.

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Accutane:my positive experience.

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