Causes of Cystic Acne
Cystic acne is caused by the same factors as other forms of acne, which are:- overactive oil glands
- excess dead skin cells within the hair follicle (pore), and
- a large number of acne-causing bacteria, Propionibacteria acnes
Inflamed acne blemishes develop when the follicle wall ruptures, leaking infected material into the dermis. If this break occurs near the skin's surface, the blemish is usually minor and heals quickly. Deeper breaks in the follicle wall cause more serious lesions. Nodules develop when the contaminated material infects adjoining follicles.
Like nodules, cysts begin as a deep break in the pore wall. A membrane then forms around the infection within the dermis. Some people are more prone to developing these types of serious breakouts than others.
Cystic acne is not caused by a lack of cleansing, drinking soda, or eating sweets. The sufferer has done nothing to cause his skin problems.
