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ENTITY explains some causes and home treatments for cystic acne.

Nobody likes pimples. And it’s even worse when your pimples are ugly and painful.

But what are you to do when you’ve got inflamed bumps all over your face? Don’t worry, ENTITY’s got you covered.

Here’s everything we know about cystic acne and how to treat it.

What is cystic acne anyway?

ENTITY explains some causes and home treatments for cystic acne.

Cystic acne is no fun. They’re large, red and painful. For this reason, they’re also often referred to as inflammatory acne. It’s basically an intense form of acne that results in large, inflamed cysts and nodules on the surface of your skin.

When the wall of your hair follicle or pore ruptures, it leaks bacteria and oil into the surrounding skin. The closer this happens to the skin’s surface, the smaller the breakout will be. However, if the rupture occurs deep inside the pore, then it’ll result in a large, firm bump inside the skin since oil and dead skin cells build up deep in your pores.

Sounds terrifying, right?

Unfortunately, this type of acne doesn’t discriminate based on age.

Despite what most people assume, your acne won’t go away after puberty. In fact, for many women, acne doesn’t get started until their 20s, 30s or 40s. Some women even experience acnes in tandem with menopause.

Why does this happen?

Well, acne is caused by a number of internal factors. From hormones to genetics, there are a number of things contributing to the annoying zits on your face.

Some people may have set of genes that code for hypersensitivity to inflammation of the skin. Others are also genetically predisposed to a rapid production of skin cells, which can then accelerate pore clogging.

Other times, acne is just caused by hormones like progesterone. Progesterone blocks estrogen activity in the skin. Since estrogen heals the skin by reducing oil production and calming inflammation, a lower amount of it causes more acne. Thus, many women who have high progesterone levels – which often happens because of birth control – often suffer from more acne.

And of course, you already know that stress only makes things worse. Stress causes your body to release other hormones that make your acne worse.

ENTITY explains some causes and home treatments for cystic acne.

Thankfully, though, there are ways to remedy the problem of cystic acne.

While common medical treatments like Accutane may work for cystic acne, there are home remedies you can try before committing to medication.

  • DO NOT POP YOUR PIMPLE. WE REPEAT. DO. NOT. POP. IT. Cystic acne isn’t like your other pimples. Because of how deep the lesions go, picking or squeezing it can be ineffective and will just do more harm than good. If you pop it, you could extend the healing time from days to weeks. The last thing you  want to do is have that thing on your face longer than you need to. Besides, the more you touch an infected pimple, the more unsightly it will become.
  • Ice your pimple. Inflammatory acne is often painful since the blood flow increases to the area to deliver blood white cells to fight the infection. Applying an ice cube directly to the infected area can constrict the blood vessels feeding the cyst. In addition, it helps immediately decrease any swelling and redness.
  • Keep your towels and pillowcases clean, but avoid using strong detergents. These things touch your face daily. To reduce the chances of irritation, avoid washing then with strong soap and bleach. Instead, use unscented laundry products. Also change them regularly to reduce the presence and spread of bacteria on your face.
  • Get up and exercise. Exercise isn’t just good for your health, it also helps your acne. Regular physical activity is great for the body’s lymphatic system, which is a critical part of what protects us from illness and damaging, disease-causing inflammation. Plus, exercise detoxifies your entire body.
  • Change your dietWhile trying to treat your cystic acne, eat more probiotic-rich foods to improve the balance of good versus bad bacteria in your body. Also try eating more food high in vitamin A, such as kale, spinach, carrots and sweet potatoes. These fight infection and speed healing. Last, eat some liver-supportive foods. Since hormones are processed in the liver, you may want to make sure your liver is getting five-star treatment. Start by eating more veggies and high-fiber fruits like pears and apples.

Overall, just remember it’s not the end of the world.

ENTITY explains some causes and home treatments for cystic acne.

Step away from the mirror. Don’t obsess over your cystic acne.

The more you stare at it, the more you’ll want to pick it. Besides, it may just make you feel worse about yourself. You don’t need that right now. We’ve all wanted to bury ourselves under the covers because of some acne.

But with diligent care, those pesky pimples should go away with time.

And if these natural, home remedies don’t work, then stop by your dermatologist’s office for some advice.

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