Acne is typically a problem for teenagers, but in truth, everyone can experience acne cysts, no matter what age they are. Not only is acne embarrassing but also it can leave scars that damage the smoothness of your face. Acne cysts are a bit different than regular acne, usually appearing as a large, painful lump that is red and feels hot. They’re more difficult to heal than regular, superficial acne, but there are a few simple rules that will make these cysts heal faster.
Try Face Washing
Continue using your regular daily face washing routine, but don’t exfoliate the skin in this area. It will only irritate the cysts and make it worse. Clean the face gently and avoid scrubbing too hard. To clean the cyst area, rub on a small amount of peroxide in the morning and then again at night. This will also help kill the bacteria that cause the cysts. Cysts must be treated differently than regular acne, because they’re not the same thing. To learn more about the different types of acne, visit Skin Care Physicians.
Use Heat
Applying heat to the affected area can help speed things along, bringing the blood flow to the surface and therefore helping deliver the bacteria-fighting substances in the blood. Apply a hot, moist cloth to the cyst (be careful that it’s not too hot) and hold it there for five to ten minutes. Use the heat twice a day to help the infection come to the surface quickly rather than taking days or even a week to do so. Some individuals suggest alternating between heat treatments and ice to reduce swelling. This may work and can help reduce the pain of the cyst.
Try Creams
A dab of Neosporin or Bacitracin cream in the morning and at night can help kill the germs more quickly, therefore helping you to get rid of the acne cyst more quickly. To really get a good dose into your skin to fight the infection, apply a large dab at night before you go to bed. You can visit your physician as well to determine what kinds of creams he or she would suggest for the acne cyst. In some cases, doctors will prescribe medications for the acne.
Try Hiding the Cyst
Until the cyst vanishes, you may want to hide it with concealer or foundation. Use makeup that is noncomedogenic, meaning that it will not block your pores. If your skin has a pink undertone, use a yellow toned concealer and vice versa. This will help hide it more effectively.
Learn What to Avoid
Do not touch your face with your hands, and do not try to squeeze the cyst. Squeezing or attempting to ‘pop’ the cyst will only irritate and inflame the area more than it already is. You will also risk spreading the infection so that more cysts appear or an acne scar develops. To learn more about treating an acne cyst, visit Acne Talks.
While acne is difficult to deal with and acne cysts are painful and embarrassing, individuals can use the information here to battle that acne and have clearer, smoother skin.
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