Adult Acne Cysts
Ever hear of adult acne cysts?
If not, then you can consider yourself to be one of the lucky ones.
The problems of the skin condition known as acne vulgaris can be much more severe than a few blackheads or whiteheads.
For many people the adult acne cyst will transform their everyday lives into a nightmare.
These cysts can be very difficult to treat and in some cases there will be severe skin scarring that remains as a permanent reminder of some acne flare-ups.
To fully understand adult cystic acne you should be familiar with the different types of acne skin problems. People can suffer from mild, moderate or severe cases of acne vulgaris.
With mild to moderate cases a person may have to deal with whiteheads, blackheads, papules or pustules. Each of these is a different type of skin condition and must be addressed in a certain manner.
Adult Acne Cysts
What Causes Adult Acne Cysts?
Whenever your skin pores become partially blocked then there is a high likelihood that a blackhead will appear. This is when a small amount of bacteria, skin oil and dead skin cells begins to move toward the surface of your skin.
The dark color of a blackhead is caused by the skin pigment reacting to oxygen at the opening of the pore. Many people mistakenly believe a blackhead is the result of dirt but this is an incorrect assumption. Blackheads can be difficult to control and eliminate but this skin problem is not what causes the formation of adult acne cysts.
Whiteheads are a skin problem that will happen in instances where a skin pore becomes totally blocked and unable to receive any oxygen. Then the trapped bacteria, skin cells and sebum will be underneath the top layers of skin and form a spot with a distinctive “white top”. These whiteheads can be very tiny or quite large in size.
Skin papules are inflamed bumps in the skin. These are red, sore to the touch and have no “head”. You should never attempt to mash, squeeze or “pop” any papule on your skin.
The inflamed bumps on your skin that have white or yellow centers are known as pustules. These are what most people are referring to whenever they talk about “zits”.
Adult Acne Cysts and the Risks
Adult acne cysts and nodules are the result of more severe episodes of acne vulgaris. When someone is suffering with any of these skin conditions they will have more painful acne episodes. There is a higher chance of permanent scarring and most individuals will have to deal with these cysts and nodules for months, or even years.
Nodular acne conditions mean that a person has developed firm bumps that extend deep under the outer surface of the skin. If left untreated these nodules often cause repeated flare-ups over long periods of time. A dermatologist will often inject these nodular areas with cortisone to reduce swelling and lower the possibility of permanent scars.
The difference in adult acne cysts and adult nodular acne is quite often based on whether the firm swelling is filled with pus or not. All adult acne cysts contain pus and the size of the cyst is at least 5mm in diameter. Once again this is a painful and traumatic skin condition which can leave permanent scars on a person’s mind as well as on their body.
With adult acne cysts there is a high risk that scars will result. This is why you should remember that only a dermatologist should provide treatment for this type of skin condition. Never try to squeeze any of these cysts because it will only increase the pain and the problem.
You will actually make the cyst stay for a longer time if you try to remove the pus, and you can even end up with a severe infection that can spread from your face into your bloodstream. Only let dermatologists administer proper treatment. Cortisone injections are often the preferred choice of treatment for adult acne cysts.
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