Nodular Acne
Nodular acne is a inflammatory lesion. It's a severe type of acne
vulgaris. Nodular acne mainly consists of pimples that are much
bigger--even bigger than papules(measuring the size of pencil
erasers)--and may be painful, lasting for months. Nodules can grow
hermorrhagic or suppurative, and generally show up as hard, large bumps
beneath the skin's surface. In a case of severe nodular ace, they may
develop as tender, red, swollen bumps in the skin. Please do not try to
squeeze or pop this lesion, for squeezing or popping such a lesion can
cause major injury to the skin at the base; another negative consequent:
the lesion can last for additional months than it would normally, if you
had not touched it. Keep in mind that permanent scarring often does
occur when left untreated. It's very recommended to take absolute care
for treating a case of nodular acne.
Nodular Acne Treatment
Sufferers often resort to Accutane for treating nodular acne which can't
be effectively treated with other treatments and antibiotics. Accutane
has demonstrated serious side effects when in use. Accutane must be used
only for sufferers with a severe case of nodular acne when other acne
treatments do not work. Only female patients who are not pregnant should
use Accutane, for it may cause serious birth defects.
A period of 15 weeks or a little longer of taking Accutane, has
demonstrated extended remission of such a skin disorder in several
patients. Consider strongly waiting for no less than two months after
you have completed the initial course before deciding to implement
another therapy using Accutane. Patients have shown improvement when
treating nodular acne as sebum secretion diminishes.
Because of the serious side effects that Accutane like suicidal thoughts
and actions, it's wise to discuss all of your acne treatment options
with your dermatologist or family doctor.