Photo: Acne Cyst
It is common among teenagers and young adults to have noticeable blemishes on their faces, chests, and even on their backs. Some experts claim that the presence of these blemishes is caused by having bad hygiene. Others claim that it is simply hereditary; teenagers may have inherited this trait from their parents, who in their teenage years had the same problems with acne. The severity of acne among people varies widely, with some people experiencing just 1 or 2 every 6 months, to others having the condition the whole year round. Because of the different reasons why people have acne, and the different levels of severity that each person experiences, acne cyst treatment formulas vary as widely too. Some are intended for light blemishes, others for moderate instances of acne, while some formulas are suited for the most severe cases.
Before we move on to the different acne cyst treatments available, it is important to know what acne cysts are. Acne cysts are very severe types of acne, although the name ‘acne cyst’ may be misleading since they are not technically cysts. They look like patches of inflammation occurring in the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back, and they normally vary in size and in color. Usually acne cysts are most noticeable when they are red and almost a quarter of an inch (or more) in diameter.
Since the teenagers are the first ones to experience having acne, the campaign of dermatological companies for their acne treating ointments, creams and soaps is normally focused on this age bracket. Because of the variety of the severity of the acne and the reasons why people have acne, formulas varying in intensity are also available in the market. While some of these medicines are truly effective, most of them normally do not bring about observable benefits as quickly as they claim. In addition, certain chemicals may pose a risk in the physiology of each unique person. Thus, people have resorted to home grown formulations to treat their acne.
The most popular way to treat acne at home is to mix vinegar and water so that the solution is 30% vinegar, 70% water. Using a face towel, dab the affected area for 20-30 seconds. Do this 3 times a day. For more severe acne cases, you may change the ratio of the vinegar and water to 40-60 or 50-50.
If this doesn’t seem to solve the problem, you may go to your most trusted dermatologist and ask for the best acne cyst treatment formulas that are not harmful for your skin.