Cystic Acne, again!?

I have asked questions about this before but I am on meds for my cystic acne. I have been on bactrim and clindamycin gel for two weeks but today I started forming 5 more new cysts. I am so depressed I can't even focus on anything! I hate to look at myself in the mirror all I see are these huge red cysts and along with that scars, and discoloration from future skin issues. I know I know give the medicine time, I hear that all the time but when you look like this you just wish someone would say "Oh this is what you can do" unfortunately i understand there really isn't anything you can do about cystic acne.


But if anyone has any ideas please feel free to let me know!


Thank You!

Cystic Acne, again!?
You probably hear this a lot,


but one thing to prevent acne in general is to drink you're 8-10


glasses of water a day. Keeping you're body hydrated well is important,


not just for internal organs, but you're skin needs it to consistently


clean it self and rid it self of toxins that you're body takes in during the day.


Also try to eat a lot of vegtables and fruit, of course keep it in balance with


other foods, but make sure you have at least 2 fruits a day and a salad.


Almond oil works one slowly deminishing scars, but wait until


the acne is pretty much gone, because the last thing you need is oil


on acne. It just doesn't mix, but after for the scars use almond oil.


I know this because my friend had severe acne, and i helped her get


through that whole "hate to look at myself in the mirror" thing.


Also this seemed to work for her to keep her skin clean and free of acne:


http://www.xanga.com/RiceBunny/567728185...





Of course it does't work on all skins, depending on each person


and how they eat, how they live, how active they are, it depends on


you're life style really, sometimes on genes, but not most of the time.


I know some other things that might help, if you like just e-mail me.





I hope this helps :] and that you're cystic acne slowly demishes,


i personally have no idea how that must feel, but from having a close


friend go through the same thing, i can tell how it affects people.


Possibly talk to you're dermatologist about other treatments also?
Reply:i dont have any ideas sorry all i can say is that i hope the medicine helps you just wait
Reply:Actually, there are all kinds of treatments for cystic acne! Have you talked to your dermatologist about taking Accutane? It has been a life-saver for a lot of people. Or blue light laser treatment? Fraxel laser treatments?


Truly, it does take time, but there are many new treatments. Please discuss them with your doctor. Most doctors want to start with the mildest medications first---with good reason. If a milder medication works, why go with something that might have more serious side effects. But really, discuss this with your doctor. No one should have to suffer the emotional damage of acne any more than they should suffer the physical damage. Good luck
Reply:Maybe spironolactone? I know that spironolactone has some tesosterone blocking activity and does help with acne in women when the acne is caused by increased testosterone levels.