Whats best for cystic acne swelling?
Right now you can take aspirin or ibuprofin(Advil) to reduce inflammation. Then take multivitamins daily especially magnesium for the skin and to fight inflammation. Exercise will also speed the healing.
Accutane is a good way to go if you can get on it.
While it may sound crazy, try using moisturizer. Drying your skin and using irritating treatments can add to the inflammation. Wash with a gentle calming soap.
I have had the same problem most of my life. It can be very depressing and discouraging.I was in the same situation that you were in, i never though that i would take it and i dreaded taking it, it finally got really bad and i let my dermatologist prescribe it for me, and let me tell you, ACCUTANE CHANGED MY LIFE, my skin is totally cleared up and i have so much more confidence and i dont hide myself or am embaressed by my acne. Accutane works miracles.
PS: if you do decide to go on it, it will get worse before it gets better, but trust me its worth it
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