Cystic nodular acne is usually a symptom of aggravated skin infection, triggered by the buildup of contents due to poor drainage of sebaceous gland secretions caused by clogged ducts. The treatment of cystic nodule acne mainly includes medication, physical therapy, surgical treatment and so on.
1. Drug therapy: cystic acne belongs to the severe acne, the main drug if the treatment of oral antibiotics (tetracycline drugs) such as doxycycline, minocycline, etc., inflammation control oral retinoids such as isotretinoin. If necessary, glucocorticoid drugs such as prednisone can be applied briefly.
2. Physical therapy: mainly including photodynamic, red and blue light, as an adjunctive or alternative treatment for acne.
Photodynamic can directly kill Propionibacterium acnes, reduce the inflammatory reaction of the skin, and can promote the healing of skin lesions to achieve the purpose of treatment. Red and blue light can destroy Propionibacterium acnes through compound light, inhibit inflammation, and play a therapeutic role.
3. Surgical treatment: local corticosteroid intracapsular injection, incision and drainage to promote the discharge of inflammatory necrotic material and removal, accelerate the healing of skin lesions.
It is recommended that patients seek medical examination, and under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions for medication, not blindly use their own medication.