Are There Acne Treatments for Different Types of Acne?

Cystic acne requires more aggressive treatment to be effective. In cystic acne the contents of the pilo-sebaceous unit ( the pore) have spilled out into the surrounding dermis setting up an intense inflammatory response. Unless this inflammation is quelled, scarring ensues due to the body's efforts to limit the damage. Patients with cystic acne should be placed on an antibiotic for starts. Minocycline is the strongest, but Doxycycline and Tetracycline may also be used. I... more