The Facts About Adult Acne
By: Dr. Oscar Hevia
Some adults, even those who never suffered from adolescent acne, may experience adult cystic acne, caused by an inflamed cyst that forms in the deeper layers of the skin. this type of acne does not respond well to drying creams, which don’t penetrate beyond the surface layer.
However, a very effective treatment for cystic acne, or a blemish that can linger for weeks or months after the cyst subsides, is an anti-inflammatory cortisone injection, which will reduce the inflammation and thereby shrink the cyst. While this may not be a desirable remedy for every outbreak, it …






