Cystic acne has been described as the worst form of acne infection. It is an acne infection that may not be easily cured. Cystic acne are caused when swollen pustules are formed on the skin surface.

When the acne cysts are formed, the swollen puss will filled the red pustules which are visible on the skin. Hormonal changes in the body as well as collection of dirts in the skin are some of the major causes of cyst acne infection. Many dermatologists believe that cystic acne infection is hereditary and may happen at any age. The male hormone-Androgen, which produce sebum in males is one of the hormones responsible for cystic acne infections.

Cystic acne infections are quite painful and can spread across a skin if the pustule is pricked often and scratched, he infection will thus become aggravated.

One of the most effective cystic acne treatment procedures is the intralesional corticosteroid therapy. This therapy is fast and not as painful as some other cystic acne treatment therapy. Isotretinoin is a product of accutane which is also used in cystic acne treatment procedures, isotretinoin is an oral drug that is usually taken once or twice a day for between 4-6 months. Isotretinoin cystic acne treatment works perfectly well by reducing the sizes of the skin oil glands so that less oils are produced, hence bacteria infection is greatly suppressed.

Isotretinoin should not be used for a prolonged period of time as it may cause some damages for the growing foetus of pregnant women. Pregnant women as well as people who are depressed are encouraged not to take isotretinoin cystic acne treatment as it leads to an increase in blood pressure. 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide is also an ideal alternative for cystic acne treatment. It is a perfect cystic acne treatment that comes with no side effects which many oral treatments are noted for.