cystic acne

cystic acne

n.

Acne in which the predominant lesions are cysts and deep-seated scars.

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cystic acne.

See acne conglobata.

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cystic acne

Mutilating acne Dermatology A form of acne vulgaris which may affect teenagers, 2º to bacterial infection of clogged sebaceous ducts deep in the skin Management Antibiotics, isotretinoin Prognosis Untreated CA may result in scarring. See Acne vulgaris.

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Patient discussion about cystic acne.

Q. would bipolar and severe cystic acne have anything to do with the other? I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with bipolar about 3 1/2 years ago and have been on and off meds since then. Since 5th grade I have dealt with acne. I have had stages where it has cleared up and then come back. For about one year now it has been cystic and now it's worse than it has ever been. It is extrememly painful. What the heck is going on?

A. cystic acne is an out come of a sever skin infection. lithium (if this is what your medication you are taking) doesn't known to inflict acne. but it doesn't matter if it's connected or not- ask your Dr. if you can start a treatment in Isotretinoin. it's a very aggressive medication you take for a period of 6-8 months and it has 90% success. but you have to check it has no synergistic affect with your bipolar medication.