August 01, 2022

Do acne patches work on cystic acne?

Let's talk about cystic acne. In most cases, cystic acne has nothing to do with skin that is not “clean enough,” so don’t fret about scrubbing your face excessively. Instead, the causes of cystic acne are more influenced by excessive oil production, abnormal dead skin cell buildup, and bacteria. To all of this, you must be thinking “so what do I have to use to help treat these problems?” or you may have wondered “do pimple patches work on cystic acne?” Until you directly consult a dermatologist, we won’t have specific answers for you since every acne case is different by the individual. But what we can do is offer a little more insight about your skin concern and how acne patches for cystic acne would work!

What exactly is cystic acne?

Acne progresses into a more serious state when cysts develop deeper underneath the skin. Cystic acne often looks like boils on the skin or deep pus-filled bumps, along with having redness around the area. The acne cysts also tend to be painful and can be large. This type of acne usually results from a combination of bacteria, oil, and dry skin cells that get trapped in your pores. Additionally, cystic acne is most commonly found on the face, but can also be found on the check, neck, back, and arms. Although anyone can develop cysts, they tend to occur in people with oily skin.

So how do you help treat cystic acne?

Because of how severe they are, acne cysts can be difficult to treat with over-the-counter products you would use for milder forms of acne. To avoid scarring, you should seek help from a dermatologist, who can prescribe appropriate treatments like oral antibiotics and topical creams for the skin.

Cystic acne is also treated with:

Antibiotic lotions to kill bacteria and reduce inflammation
Azelaic acid or salicylic acid to kill bacteria and eliminate excess dead skin cells
Benzoyl peroxide to reduce the amount of bacteria on the skin
Incision and drainage to open up the cyst and drain the pus
Isotretinoin, which is an oral retinoid (also known as Accutane)

Some at-home remedies for cystic acne include:

Gently rubbing an ice cube on the cystic acne spot (ice is often effective in decreasing swelling, itchiness, pain, and redness)
Making an aspirin mask by mixing a crushed aspirin tablet with water to form a paste to be applied to the cystic pimple. This can help reduce pain and inflammation
Applying tea tree oil to the skin can be effective because of its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties
Consuming a daily dose of probiotics can encourage clearer skin and reduce skin inflammation as well

Again, these treatments are recommended after referring to a doctor about the best methods to treat specific cases of cystic acne. Please consult your dermatologist for more information before proceeding with any solution.

How can you prevent cystic acne?

Some of the ways you can lower your risk of getting acne, moreover cystic acne, include:

Using a facial cleanser regularly to remove any excess dirt, oil, and bacteria from your skin
Keeping your hands away from your face
Cleansing the skin twice a day and after sweating with a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water
Don’t scrub your skin or use irritating products like exfoliants
Try to relax. Stress can make your body release more hormones, which can make acne worse
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by getting plenty of sleep and exercise
Avoid picking at and popping pimples
Using acne cover patches to avoid unnecessary contact with the acne cysts
Although it’s very tempting to pick at a painful, swollen acne cyst, they are more prone to infections and scarring than any other type of acne, so please be sure to be cautious.

About our patches

Minimizing contact with pimples and zits are key to avoiding any kind of acne, including cystic acne! Avarelle’s Acne Cover Patches are a great way to curb your temptations because they protect your blemishes from outside contact of your fingers, dirt, oils, and bacteria. On top of its protective element, the patches are made using Avarelle’s hydrocolloid technology, which absorb excess fluid from whiteheads. This consequently improves the appearance of blemishes with the help of essential ingredients incorporated into the patches, like tea tree oil, CICA, and calendula. Moreover, while our product cannot penetrate pimples, it might be helpful to 'absorb' oil. But enough from us– read the following testimony from Amazon users to gain insight on personal experiences with Avarelle’s Acne Cover Patches!