Cystic acne is a kind of severe acne, and the methods to drain the pus include topical medication, oral medication, physical therapy and surgery.
1. Topical medication: For mild cystic acne, topical antibiotic treatment, such as mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid cream, etc., will reduce pus after inflammation is eliminated; topical retinoic acid medication, such as retinoic acid ointment, adapalene gel, etc., can be used to exfoliate the keratin, which will help drain the pus.
2. Oral medication: in severe cases, the simple use of topical drugs, the effect is not good, can be combined with oral antimicrobial treatment, such as amoxicillin, roxithromycin, etc.; if necessary, oral retinoic acid preparations for treatment, such as isotretinoin, etc., but this drug has a side effect of teratogenicity, prohibited for men and women of childbearing age, as well as pregnant women.
3. Physical therapy: If medication is not effective, physical therapy such as red light, blue light and laser can be used to help remove cystic acne and discharge pus.
4. Surgery: If cystic acne is large and has a lot of pus, surgical incision and drainage can be used.
It is recommended that patients go to a regular hospital in time and choose the appropriate treatment under the guidance of a professional physician. When using medication, strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not blindly self-medication.