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How Can Acute Cystic Acne On Cheeks And Chin Be Treated?
Yes! :) I took morning after pill about 5 days ago. Yesterday (the 4th day), I began to develop cystic acne on my chin and some random acne on cheeks and a few little ones on my neck. What would be the best way to help this heal? I've used the morning after pill before which was last summer and I had really really bad acne for months! very bad oozing cystic acne with rows on my jaw lines. I'ts not to that point this time, but I want to try to prevent from getting worse if at all possible. This is so horrible. Help! :)
Wed, 18 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acute cystic acne on cheeks and chin 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. You should wash your face using a clindamycin gel with mild soap and lukewarm water. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. 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.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of acute cystic acne on cheeks and chin 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. You should wash your face using a clindamycin gel with mild soap and lukewarm water. Apply benzoyl peroxide cream or gel for killing the bacteria in the pore. 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.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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