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Cystic Acne Treatment That Provides Faster Result?
asked 2 years ago by mapisoph in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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Tags: female, cystic acne
I've been experiencing adult cystic acne for the last 18 months, and I'm positive it is due to my hormones. I'm getting married in a month and would love to have clear skin. Any suggestions on what I should do in order to take care of this problem?
1 answer to Cystic Acne Treatment That Provides Faster Result?
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A month is too short of time to truly cure acne. However, one trick many dermatologists use before a big event such as a wedding, beauty pageant, prom, etc. is to give a 2-3 day course of low dose oral cortisone. It is a strong anti-inflammatory and does a really nice job.
Another piece of advice would be to avoid a Retinoid at this time. Although an evaluation of the literature in the September 2009 issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology*, cast doubt on the...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist