I am 185 lb early 20’s male. I do not have acne, but I do have cysts that are appearing in my outer ears. It is ramping up and they are very small but it went from 1-2 to 5-6 between the left and right ear and I’m wondering if accutane or any other medicine out there could potentially help this issue. Previously I had a small one drained and they believed that it was potentially sebaceous but unsure.
Answers (1)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
May 21, 2024
Answer: Recommend seeking injection therapy for this
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
Missing Accutane (isotretinoin) for two weeks may have a slight impact on your treatment progress, but the extent depends on factors such as your treatment stage and skin condition. Accutane reduces oil production and promotes skin cell turnover, so a break can temporarily increase oiliness and...
Accutane is a go-to medication for patients with recalcitrant cystic acne. It can reduce pore size and also reduce sebum production in your skin, making it less oily; and in turn, dryer. Accutane can be used to control acne, but patients receiving the medication should be carefully monitored. In...
