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Unfortunately, cystic acne can affect anyone. Cystic acne, or nodulocystic acne, is the most severe form of acne vulgaris. Deep, inflamed breakouts develop on the face and/or other areas of the body. The blemishes themselves can become large; some may measure up to several centimeters across. Although many people use the term "cystic" to describe any type of severely inflamed acne, only those who develop cysts truly have cystic acne. They feel like soft, fluid-filled lumps under the skin's surface. Cysts can be painful as they originate deeper in the skin than typical pimples and may also commonly produce scarring.
Contrary to common belief, squeezing an acne cyst can cause an even deeper infection and more painful inflammation spreading under the surface of the skin which can last much longer and lead to the development of additional cysts.
Cystic acne is caused by the same factors as other forms of acne, which are:
Inflamed acne blemishes develop when the follicle wall ruptures, leaking infected material into the dermis. If this break occurs near the skin's surface, the blemish is usually minor and heals quickly. Deeper breaks in the follicle wall cause more serious lesions. Nodules develop when the contaminated material infects adjoining follicles.
Since most of cystic acne is caused by an internal imbalance, AcnEase® is the ultimate herbal remedy for cystic acne that achieves sustained effects without the use of drying and irritating external ointments or serious side effects of retinoids or antibiotics. AcnEase has been demonstrated to be especially effective in women with cystic acne. The results are often dramatic, given the severe nature of cystic acne. Up to 90% of women and up to 80% of men experienced a dramatic improvement in their skin condition. This all-natural herbal acne treatment does not simply treat the external symptoms, but focuses on removing the underlying causes of the skin problems. Finally, due to the fact that AcnEase prevents new acne, it allows skin to regenerate, preventing scarring.
i have acne just edges of my face,like chin area and forehead