How Do I Treat Nodular Acne?

Cystic acne is a severe (grade IV) acne (commonly known as "acne"), which manifests as nodules and cysts of various sizes, often with purulent infections, and often with bloody jelly-like pus after rupture Later, sinus tracts and scars are formed.

Basic Information

Also known as: acne
English name: cysticacne
Visiting department: dermatology

Common locations: Face, forehead, cheek, mandible, chest, back, shoulder
Common symptoms: Nodules, cysts, purulent infections, bloody jelly-like pus after ulceration, sinus, scar

Causes of cystic acne

Endogenous factor

(1) Excessive secretion of androgens is the main reason. Especially the excessive secretion of androgens in adolescent men and women is the main reason for the formation of "acne". Androgens can directly stimulate the increase of sebaceous glands, promote keratinization of hair follicles, block pores and cause inflammation, causing acne, pustules, nodules and even cysts.

(2) It is related to women's physiological cycle. Some women's symptoms worsen before menstruation. Mainly related to changes in hormone secretion.

(3) Internal diseases or functional disorders. Such as stomach, kidney, liver and other organ diseases, especially gastrointestinal dysfunction, constipation, etc. will induce the occurrence of acne.

(4) Mental stress, fatigue, lack of sleep, etc.

(5) To eat greasy, hot and sour irritating food and sweets.

2. Exogenous factors

(1) Long-term exposure to grease, asphalt, etc.

(2) Exposure to certain chemical substances, such as chlorine and bromine.

(3) Use certain drugs, such as androgens, sebum hormones, lithium, azathioprine, rifampicin, etc.

(4) All factors that can increase skin inflammation, such as alcohol and pepper.

Clinical manifestations of cystic acne

Occurs on the face, forehead, cheeks, jaw, chest, back and shoulders. Presented as nodules and cysts of various sizes, often with purulent infections, often with bloody jelly-like pus after ulceration, and later form sinus and scar. Often accompanied by blackheads, inflammatory pimples and pustules.