HE.. What Causes Acne

How to treat it:
• See a holistic esthetician and a dermatologist: First this type of acne is usually the direct result of, or a complicating factor of imbalances in the body including, the gastrointestinal tract (often resulting from food sensitivities / allergies or an overgrowth of harmful bacteria and yeasts – see 7 Foods That Can Cause Acne), hormonal imbalances, etc. Diet is the best place to start with this type of acne. If these initial efforts don’t sufficiently resolve your Nodular acne we recommend you see a dermatologist as OTC acne treatments simply aren’t effective against nodules. Your dermatologist isn’t likely to provide much assistance as it relates to lifestyle recommendations including dietary factors that could be contributing to your acne. Your dermatologist will be able to prescribe medications, including topicals and systemic therapies such as antibiotics (like tetracycline, mincocycline, or eryhtromycin), oral contraceptives, or isotretinoin (aka Accutane) to treat and prevent any additional lesions from forming. These medications may help to treat the systems, however, they won’t address the underlying cause of your acne and give you the clear, glowing perfection we all seek (they also all have side effects and other complications)!
• Get regular peels: There may be a genetic component to nodular acne; that said, if you have a family history, regular, in-office chemical peels can help remove excess dead skin and trigger cell turnover—which, in turn, can help prevent clogged pores and nodules with time.
• Look for brightening ingredients: Nodules have a higher risk of scarring. If you notice some scarring or hyperpigmentation, brightening ingredients (think vitamin C or arbutin) can help fade those marks over time. Osmosis Catalyst AC-11 DNA Repair Serum is an exceptional option. This clinically rpoven serum activates the repair mechanisms of our own cells to reverse aging, reduce pigmentation, decrease scar tissue, clear capillaries, and increase skin elasticity.

Cysts
Cystic acne is characterized by inflamed lesions, often large in size, that form deep within the skin—but unlike other forms of acne, they never come to a head on the surface. And unlike hard nodules, cysts can be soft to the touch (in fact, they’re often puffy and tender).