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Cyst Removal and Prevention
Acne is a disease, which affects three out of four people. It is impossible
to stop the outbreaks of acne. The disease also causes emotional trauma
to a lot of people. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent scarring
of the skin. Treatment for acne is available, but it varies among individuals
as every individual has a different skin type. Treatment also depends
on the severity of acne outbreaks.
The easiest treatment is the application of lotions available on the
market for acne. But this treatment is successful only for people with
a few pimples and not with people who are severely affected. Lotions
and creams for the treatment of acne contain benzyl peroxide, which
possesses anti-bacterial qualities and is found to help in decreasing
whiteheads.
There are other types of treatment available on the market. These may
be beneficial for some but not for others. For example, facial gel masks
containing colloidal silicic acid has been found to be helpful in the
treatment of acne and tea tree oil gel with its antiseptic and anti-bacterial
properties has also been found to be very beneficial for certain people.
If the acne is severe and if it is cystic acne, it may be resistant
to the aforementioned treatment. If a person is diagnosed with cystic
acne, dermatologists normally prescribe antibiotics to decrease inflammation
and bacteria. Treatment for cystic acne is lengthy and normally takes
at least 6 months. Improvement is usually seen within 2 months of commencing
treatment.
For extreme cases of cystic acne, a dermatologist prescribes medicines,
which are powerful so as to reduce outbreaks of acne and the resultant
spread. Medicines containing retinol are usually prescribed. If it is
a case of severe cystic acne the dermatologist may advise dermabrasion.
In some cases laser therapy may be suggested. Cosmetic surgery is advised
to patients as a last resort when there is severe scarring due to cystic
acne.
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To prevent cystic acne the following measures should
be adopted:
- The affected area should be cleaned thoroughly with an anti-bacterial
soap or face wash. Products which use tea tree or neem as the base
is considered to be the best. Witch hazel lotion is also said to be
a good skin cleanser.
- Washing hands and nails thoroughly is essential. The facial area
should not be touched and picking of pimples has to be avoided completely
as this leads to permanent scars on the face.
- Application of tea tree oil on the affected area is beneficial.
Care should be taken while applying the oil and should not be applied
near eyes. A skin test conducted before application helps immensely.
- Food plays a very important role in the prevention of acne. A proper
diet of fresh vegetables, fruits and grains is a proven method for
preventing acne. Foods that contain saturated fats and dairy products
should be avoided.
- Zinc-rich foods like fish and nuts are very beneficial.
- Consumption of coffee and tea should be reduced and consumption
of water should be at least 8 glasses a day.
- Exercising regularly also helps in keeping the skin clean.
If proper preventive steps are taken, breakouts of acne can be avoided.
For severe cases a visit to the dermatologist is recommended instead of
going for over-the-counter medicines.
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