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How Can Cystic Acne On The Body Be Treated?

Hi I am trying to help my 26 year old grandaughter . She has had many breakouts since she was around 6 yrs old. She has been too many doctors as she has got older but they give her steroids aqnd antibiotics and sores with a yellowish seeping and she is always having a hard time sleeping.
Thu, 23 Nov 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cystic acne on body which is severest form of acne and it occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells and causing area to be red and swollen. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. It could be due to hormonal change during puberty , androgen hormones stimulate more sebum to be produced and a greater amount of skin cells to proliferate. If condition doesn't improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe chemical peeling and laser therapy.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Cystic Acne On The Body Be Treated?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cystic acne on body which is severest form of acne and it occurs when a pore in your skin gets clogged, usually with debris, bacteria and dead skin cells and causing area to be red and swollen. I would suggest you to exfoliate gently once or twice a day with a salicylic acid-based exfoliant. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. It could be due to hormonal change during puberty , androgen hormones stimulate more sebum to be produced and a greater amount of skin cells to proliferate. If condition doesn t improve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis. Doctor may prescribe chemical peeling and laser therapy. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari