Cystic Acne

This is otherwise known as the harshest and most painful type of acne, it can also be the most frustrating as it takes quite a long time to go - its not going to go overnight.

• It could be caused by genetics, if acne runs in the family, i.e. your mom or dad has it, then you are more likely to have it.
• Hormones could be another cause, most likely an increase in the amount of hormones which could occur from something like puberty or menstruation. The body produces androgens, which stimulate oil production, this oil then clogs up the pores and could cause acne breakouts.
• A bad or poor diet can also affect or worsen acne, some people made have food sensitivity which could cause or trigger acne breakouts. More information about acne diets here.
• While it has not been entirely proven that stress causes acne, it can trigger it with certain individuals.
• Excess amount of dead skin cells, oils and bacteria that block or clog pores.
• Large number of P. Acne bacteria, which causes acne breakouts.

Who can get Cystic Acne?

Anyone is can get cystic acne, but it is most common in young boys going through  puberty. Chances are, if your parents had cystic acne, than so will you.

Treatment of cystic acne

Because cystic acne is so severe it requires strong and powerful acne treatments.

For a list of cystic acne treatments, click here.