Severe Acne Treatments

If you have persistent acne that does not respond to topical treatments, a dermatoligist may recommend acne surgery (drainage) or injecting larger acne cysts with a mild corticosteroid injection.

Probably the most effective medication for severe acne situations is the drug Isotretinoin. It is effective since it attacts all the main causes of acne (attacking the four types of acne which are Acne conglobata, acne fulminans,gram negative folliculitis, and nodulocystic acne), from excessive oil gland production to clogged skin pores. However, there are many side effects with this medication, so you should go over it with your doctor to see if it is right for you. Some side effects may include chest pains, having trouble swallowing, nausea, depression, thinning hair and dry eyes.

Here is a photo of a severe back acne patient