Acne cyst?

[reginaalear]

I have this very large red knot beside my nose. It feels like a knot under my skin, I normally never get acne. Could this be some kind of a acne cyst or something? What would you all suggest to use on this place? I can't believe it! Please Help!!

 

[Ashlee]

I am not too sure what that could be? Does it hurt? I was thinking to maybe rub some polysporin on it, i find polysporin helps with alot of things. Do not pick at it , and i would definitly go see your doc he will probably have a better idea than anyone. Good luck!!!!

 

[reginaalear]

Yes it hurts when I touch it. I have been putting a Mary Kay acne treatment on it, but it doesn't appear to be helping any. My skin has is red over the spot. Almost like acne that never came to the surface...if that makes sense.

 

[fishchick72]

I get cystic acne, the best thing I have found is Mario Badescu's buffering lotion, just keep reapplying it over & over every few hours & in a day or two it will finally form a head & be drainable & then the pain will go away once it's drained.

 

[Dragonfly]

In my opinion, if it is cystic, there is nothing you can do for it.

Over the counter creams and acne lotion do not affect cystic acne.

It will go away a few days on its on. Don't put anything on it and don't pick at it.

If you find that you are getting more cystic acne, visit your doctor.

Only prescription medication can heal cystic acne and help prevent further breakouts.

 

[Jesskaa]

Originally Posted by cyw1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif In my opinion, if it is cystic, there is nothing you can do for it.Over the counter creams and acne lotion do not affect cystic acne.

It will go away a few days on its on. Don't put anything on it and don't pick at it.

If you find that you are getting more cystic acne, visit your doctor.

Only prescription medication can heal acne and help prevent further breakouts.

My opinion is the exact same as hers.

 

[Aprill]

Originally Posted by cyw1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif In my opinion, if it is cystic, there is nothing you can do for it.Over the counter creams and acne lotion do not affect cystic acne.

It will go away a few days on its on. Don't put anything on it and don't pick at it.

If you find that you are getting more cystic acne, visit your doctor.

Only prescription medication can heal cystic acne and help prevent further breakouts.

ditto

 

[fishchick72]

the mario badescu buffering lotion is designed specifically for cystic acne, so saying that there's nothing you can do for it is not true...........

 

[Aprill]

I dunno, I have cystic acne and it takes presciption medications only to heal it. And per Mario Badescu's website, that product that you recommend only expedites the helaing process. It will not fully cure it. But IMHO Regina, go to a dermatologist, he will tell you the same thing.

 

[tinktink22]

hmmm that makes me wonder i have alot of pimples that never surface i wonder if i have the same thing?? i never knew there was a difference? ya id say go to a dermatologist. cuz if your talking abou tthe same thing that ive had on my face nothing witth make it surface. ive tried at all. its just goes away on its own. and if you try and make it come to a head then youll end up with a gnarly scar. then its another 2 weeks of getting rid of that!! good luck!!

 

[fishchick72]

the buffering lotion gets rid of mine completely & does it much faster than anything else, whether prescription or not.

 

[Dragonfly]

If over the counter products heal acne, then it is not cystic acne.

There are different types of acne. Different types of acne respond to different products. And only a dermatologist can determine what type of acne one has.

I have been going to dermatologists since I was 12-13. I'm 43 now.

I have been assessed by three different dermatologists that I have cystic acne.

I have experimented with over the counter products and nothing works.

My current dermatologist backs up my opinion that only prescription medication can actually help cystic acne and in fact prevent cystic acne.

Accutane is the most effective.

But antibiotics, both internal and topical can help somewhat.

And I use a topical prescription medication called Neo Medrol - it does not prevent me from getting a cystic acne, but it does seem to help the heal process.

And I have heard there are other topical prescription medications that can be somewhat effective as well.

I don't have a lot of money and I assume that other MUTers don't either.

I would hate to hear that someone with cystic acne would waste a penny on over the counter products when it will not be effective for them.

MUT is not only about promoting products but it is also about helping others so that they don't waste money and they don't have to learn the hard way to have healthier skin.

 

[psyche7]

i get cystic pimples nearing my period and i always get so frustrated with it that i will squeeze it trying to pop it and end up being unsuccessful and a gnarly scar.

any idea why we get such pimples in the first place? is it due to clog pores or some biological process?

 

[Aprill]

The skin's oil glands become hypersensitive to the cascade of hormones, and react by overproducing sebum—so much, in fact, that the oil gland itself becomes engorged, swollen, and hardened with the excess. Unable to push the extra oil into the lining of the hair follicle (which leads to the surface of the skin via pores), the gland bursts underneath the skin. This causes acute inflammation and irritation, and leads to the redness and soreness of cystic acne. Because these lesions start so deep in the skin, scarring is an all-too-common side effect.

Cystic Acne

 

[fishchick72]

I was diagnosed with cystic acne by my dermatologist. And yes the mario badescu buffering lotion is made specifically for cystic acne. It does not prevent or stop cystic acne, but it does speed up the healing process of it.

 

[Dragonfly]

One ounce for $17 american? There are prescription medications that have gone through clinical trials to demonstrate they are both effective and healthy.

And they cost a hell of a lot less.

In fact, I don't pay anything because my provincial plan covers most meds.

 

[katrosier]

I have to say I agree with Carolyn . If you have cystic acne SEE YOUR DERMATOLOGIST! Don't attempt taking care of it yourself , it will most likely back fire. If you don't believe me , I'll send you a pic of all the pitted scars on my face from cystic acne that my mom ( who is a doctor) decided to "treat" at home. As a doctor she's probably more knowledgable about such things than most yet my acnes still scarred horribly. Don't take the risk , you've only got one skin for life.

 

[chameleonmary]

I suffer cystic acne, whilst I never get pimples, I often get a hard lump which cannot be popped and takes months to heal... and it scars terribly.

If it is a one-off occurrence, an antibiotic might help, otherwise maybe a low dose course of Roaccutane. i adore Roaccutane, I am totally clear and my skin (except the lips) is so smooth...

And as for over the counter or topical solutions, I would not advise it, simply use a gentle cleanser and oil free moisturiser and leave it at that...

 

[Jaap]

this all makes me wonder, i got some of those too, let's see if they disappear or not :s

 

[James]

I've had multiple prescriptions for cystic acne, and to be honest, even those don't help a whole lot. Your best bet is to go to a dermatologist and get it injected with... I can't remember what, but they'll know what you're talking about. that's the only thing I've found to get rid of it within a couple of days.