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How to Get Rid of Cystic Acne?

Acne breakouts can cause embarrassment and annoyance. If you have cystic acne, your breakouts might cause pain and deep scars. Luckily, your New York Skin & Vein skincare specialist can develop a treatment plan to help you keep your condition under control. We offer a range of treatment options to design the right plan for your needs.

What Causes Cystic Acne?

Acne develops when pores become blocked with dirt, oil, and dead skin cells. Bacteria trapped inside the pores can multiply, causing a sore, inflamed blemish. If you have cystic acne, this inflammation and pain can travel deeper into the skin, forming cysts. These can leave scars, especially if you interfere with them or try to pop them.

How to Get Rid of Cystic Acne

If you have cystic acne, managing the condition means reducing the frequency and severity of breakouts. As a result, you have fewer painful cysts and less acne scarring.

ZO Skin Health

We recommend ZO Skin Health, the #1 luxury skincare line in the world, to anyone who wants to treat and improve their skin. Dr. Obagi developed treatments to clear away excess oil, remove dead skin cells, and shrink oil-producing glands. We consider this skincare program the basis of any acne management plan.

Medication

Accutane is a prescription medication used to treat acne. It works by shrinking oil glands to decrease pore clogging. This treatment can have some side effects, especially skin dryness. It is highly effective in managing challenging acne.

Steroid Injection

Injections of a steroid into cystic acne lesions can make them “melt” away in 24 hours. This procedure must be done by someone skilled to prevent complications but can help prevent scaring and prolonged healing of cystic acne.

BLU-U Light Therapy

We use blue light treatments to control acne by decreasing the bacteria that cause inflammation. Blue light kills bacteria without harming your skin. BLU-U light therapy can be combined with a topical prescription medication called Levulan.

Am I a Good Candidate for Cystic Acne Treatment?

Anyone with cystic acne should seek a professional assessment. This condition can significantly impact your quality of life and leave lasting, hard-to-treat scars. During your consultation, we will develop a treatment plan which we will adjust over time based on your needs.

Consultations Available Now

The first step is to schedule an in-person consultation with one of our highly trained providers at New York Skin & Vein Center located in Oneonta, NY, serving the surrounding New York City areas with additional offices in Norwich, Binghamton, and Hamilton.

Simply fill out the form on this page and we will reach out to you promptly to schedule your appointment. Your journey to a healthier, happier you can start today.

What Results Will I See With Cystic Acne Treatment?

You can expect fewer acne breakouts in the weeks and months after treatment. Breakouts will be milder, clear up more quickly, and develop less inflammation. Depending on how effective each method is for you, we may need to adapt your treatment plan.

Is There Any Downtime With Cystic Acne Treatment?

These treatment methods have no downtime. Accutane makes skin more sensitive to the sun, so you will need to avoid exposure and wear sunscreen. Your customized ZO Skin Health routine includes medical-grade sun protection.

Testimonials

*Individual Results May Vary

Dr. Dohner and his team strive to provide the best experience for everyone who chooses their practice for their aesthetic and vein needs. Read why our patients love their results & experience with Dr. Dohner and his team of expert providers at New York Skin & Vein Center in New York.

★★★★★ 5/5

I’ve now had two procedures with NY Skin & Vein—one injection and one laser treatment. The care providers put me at ease by answering my questions. They’re clearly very experienced and knowledgeable. The staff in the office is professional and warm. I also appreciate their holistic approach to skincare (dermatological & cosmetic injections and laser services, as well as ZO skincare products). Looking forward to my next visit.

What a fantastic group of people that are employed at the Binghamton office. Always treat you like family and put you at ease IF you are the least bit apprehensive about procedures. DR. Stanley Anderson is absolutely amazing. Unbelievable with fantastic results. Love the way he explained EVERY little detail and options.Most appreciative of his patience with me.Highly recommend.

Doctor Dohner and his staff (at multiple locations I've visited) are all amazing. I visited the Binghamton office today after not being seen in 7 years. I was able to get a quick appointment, when I arrived they had everything ready for me and I was taken right back and had my procedure done. I have never experienced anything but professionalism and compassion from Dr. Dohner. I highly recommend seeing him and his excellent staff for anything vein related.

I went in to get my lips enhanced and some fillers. Though it wasn't the most pleasant procedure I've ever gone through. Erin and Dr. Dohner kept my mind busy with their witty and funny banter. My lips look great! Dr. Dohner and his staff are professional, compassionate, and they make sure you are comfortable and ready for your procedures. They will definitely be seeing more of me.

I came to Dr. Dohner with aching/ throbbing, leg pain, bulging veins, and tired/heavy legs. Dr. Dohner did an in office vein procedure to fix my veins. The office got me in to have the procedure within one week, before the new year because I had already met my deductible. What a wonderful experience. Thank You everyone so much.

I came to see Dr. Dohner because my legs really ached, and I had a difficult time to put a sock on my left leg because of swelling and tender to the touch. He did an in office procedure to close my veins. I can now put my sock on with no problem. I walk a lot better and can climb stairs without them aching. It was great that I didn’t have to fast and could be awake during the procedure.

Take the Next Step

To schedule your in-person cystic acne consultation, call New York Skin & Vein Centers at (607) 431-2525 or simply fill out the form on this page. We look forward to working with you.

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