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Don't Ignore Nodulocystic Acne |
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There are mild to moderate forms of acne which may not be that serious but there are also severe forms of acne which could be very painful and traumatic. Acne Conglobata, Acne Fulminans, Gram-negative Folliculitis and Pyoderma Faciale are some of the severe forms of acne. Nodulocystic acne is one such other form.
Nodulocystic Acne is a severe form of acne which usually affects the face, chest and back. It attacks adults mainly in the form of inflamed and uninflammed nodules, which frequently leave scars. It is normally found in males. It could occur over the face or anywhere on the body. Needless to say, it is an ugly sight and a seriously painful condition.
If you suffer from nodulocystic acne, it is important to get in touch with a dermatologist at the earliest, before it may become even more severe.
Managing nodulocystic acne
An immediate medical guidance is suggested and recommended wherein the dermatologist can best guide you about the management in such a case. Some general care tips are as follows:
* Keep the affected area clean.
* Use a gentle cleanser and a light hand to cleanse the affected area.
* Do not use makeup unless it is required.
* Use Non comedogenic skin care products.
* Keep your hands away from the affected area and do not squeeze or pop the pus filled nodules.
Treatment and medication for nodular acne
The recommended treatment in case of nodulocystic acne is Isotretinoin. However, antibiotics and oral steroids are also sometimes prescribed depending upon the condition of the patient. Being a severe form of acne, immediate medical help is suggested to the sufferers.
Intralesional corticosteroids may also be prescribed that are usually used to make the cyst melt within 3-5 days. In case the acne is very severe, surgical excision may also need to be done. Your doctor is the best guide in case of nodular acne and therefore you must keep under his guidance to get away with the condition at the earliest.
No home remedies could do good in case of something as severe as nodular acne and so to rely upon them alone would not be an intelligent choice.
Once, you have got yourself treated of nodular acne, it's time you get some treatment for the scars as if left for long time, they may develop as permanent marks that may refuse to go away. Your doctor is likely to prescribe appropriate laser treatment to lighten the scars to the best possible extent.
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