Cystic Acne

A more advanced pimple is called cystic acne.  Acne is fairly common amongst all people around the world, however a more severe type is called cystic acne.

A regular pustule (pimple) roots itself deep into the skin becoming a cyst. Cysts can be large and purple, or pink and small. Many cysts in the facial area and elsewhere throughout the body erupt in severe cases.

Heredity is thought to play a large role in cystic acne.  You are likely to acquire a form of cystic acne if you have a parent who has or had it.  While it can appear anywhere on the body it seems to do more damage on the face.  You can have it on the back, legs, shoulders, neck and check.Clothing can cover these cysts but if clothing is too tight it can irritate the area and actually cause more of these
painful eruptions to appear.  Loose clothing is the best apparel with body acne.

Cystic acne is painful and undergoing a bout of it is extremely uncomfortable. Isotretinoin is the medication most effective for cystic acne.  It is a concentrated form of Vitamin A and is found in a drug called Accutane. Accutane must be used only as a final alternative because it has serious side effects.  It was found to cause birth defects and miscarriages in pregnant women.  A woman must prevent conception with two types of birth control when Accutane is prescribed.

You might want to ask for something a little less strong if you are a woman.  A product that contains high levels of benzoyl peroxide might be better suited because it is  safe for pregnant women. It can't hurt to try what you can before seeing a doctor; consulting with a physician is expensive.  You might discover that an over the counter treatment is much cheaper than the doctor visit and works as well.

Cystic acne can be treated successfully.  You just have to keep trying different treatments until you find one that works for you.  If you can afford one, see a good dermatologist.