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Step 1
Get a glycolic acid or alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peel. This is a chemical peel that must be done at a dermatologist's office. It causes skin to blister and peel off, removing the acne cysts and revealing healthy skin.
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Step 2
Take oral antibiotics such as tetracycline, doxycycline (Vibramycin), minocycline (Minocin) and erythromycin. These are powerful acne medications that work from within to rid your body of acne cysts by destroying the bacteria that causes these lesions. Keep in mind that these antibiotics are serious medications that must be prescribed by a dermatologist.
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Step 3
Try Accutane. This is a very powerful acne medication that also has serious side effects. It must not be taken by women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant in the near future. It works by controlling the growth of P. acnes bacteria--the bacteria that causes pores to become infected and acne cysts to form.
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Step 4
Get a cortisone injection. This is an on-the-spot injection administered by a dermatologist that goes directly into the acne cyst to destroy bacteria and reduce inflammation. This is the ideal treatment if you only have one or two acne cysts and want to get rid of them in a relatively short amount of time.
