Acne Cyst vs. Pimple | Acne Treatment

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So basically, an acne cyst is just a bigger, badder, uglier version of a pimple. There's a few different cysts. While a pimple will take place around this level of the skin, an acne cyst is taking place way down here. And the reason it hurts is that the inflammation is in contact with this little thing, which is a nerve that transmits pain to your brain. So usually an acne cyst hurts, while a pimple doesn't. In addition, a pimple you can usually get to go away in a few days, either by itself or using a spot treatment. Whereas an acne cyst, you really need an injection from a dermatologist of cortisone to get rid of that inflammation. Lastly, while a pimple won't usually cause a scar, an acne cyst can. And the reason is, that inflammation from an acne cyst can destroy collagen and elastin, thus leaving a depression in your skin.

[RustySpoons]

Unless you have a huge quarter-sized knot sticking off your face (A.K.A. - a deep & painful cyst) - *DO NOT* go to a dermatologist. Just wait it out. Don’t play with it, don’t poke it, don’t try to pop it, just keep it clean and give it time for the bacteria to break down, deep underneath the skin. It will take weeks, but be patient. It’s a cyst.

If you go to a dermatologist even for a smaller (say, pencil eraser sized) cyst, they will numb you, they will pierce the skin and extract it. Worst case scenario: if they can’t get the contents out, they will make an incision with a scalpel and open the area up to extract the bacteria, pus and infected tissue, leaving you with a literal hole in your skin that needs 2 or 3 sutures = A SCAR. I speak from experience. A simple small cyst turned into a scar that looks worse and angrier than the original blemish, AND I had to pay $75 for that scar. I swear, dermatologists just love to poke around and cut open perfectly healthy skin. Just deal with it yourself unless it’s remarkably painful or large.

[alexis]

I just popped an acne cyst. The amount of puss that came out of it was unreal and it was so painful but great at the same time. It even squired the mirror. Single most satisfying moment of my life. I wish I could replay it

[operagirl]

NOW. NOW WE NEED MORE THIS KIND OF VIDEO NOT JUST PIMPLE POP.

[pdvallafapet]

here's a few tips for relieving acne quickly
Ensure you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
Take sleep
don't eat food that is processed or contains additives
Use low or no sugar foods.
(I discovered these and the reasons they work from Ayanas Acne Blog website )

[sneves]

I have on my left side cheek a hard looking like pimple for more than two years. I once popped it and I thought it was done but after a few days it came back. I popped it again a few times before I officially giving up, It's not painful but it is black, hard and hairy yet I don't have a beard. I need help identifying what this can be, FYI I don't have pimples or acnes.

[PhoenixZong]

Great.. so is there any other option then goin to a doc for the cyst ?

[bfoldi]

Thumbs down for the misleading main picture on this video.

[helenarichard]

I once got a giant acne cyst in my cheek because I shaved my cheeks against peach fuzz. Skip the cheeks folks. It looked so horrible and foundation is tricky on a crusty pussing nodule that could burst any time for a month.

[amaraortiz]

I have a bump where my temple is and when I touch it it feels hard could it be a cyst?

[lucabuske]

I had a couple acne cysts and it was extremely painful to drain! I didn’t have medical insurance so unfortunately I had to deal with it myself. I basically had to do small surgery on myself. I had to cut it open to drain it and put lots of alcohol on it. Damn it was freakin nasty 🤢. Thank god I have not had one since! Dude cause if I do I’m going to the doctor next time.

[elianasmith]

Tons of valuable information, thank you so much. It helped me a lot.

[nekitamofurer]

I poped my acne cyst but only a little bit of puss came out only blood is left and its still very big

[Endtherinbetween]

i might have one directly under my left nostril AND IT HURTS TO MOVE MY MOUTH

[Goldengurl]

Ughh I have one right now and its painful, sooo tempted to pick at it. But wont. Learned my lesson. Had if for a few days now. 👎☹

[partysuvius]

You actually have to remove a "cyst sac" to prevent it from coming back

[ingenide]

for me it just takes the pain away by popping it

[looisgoldenberg]

She don't know nothing...my friend had some like that they look like boils 4 years later found out he had HIV

[zachcouch]

Wow this answered the question I had perfectly! 

[endtimesmilitia]

Omg I have a 3 cyst pimples on my kneck and they Huerta sooo damn bad...wtf!!!...even my shirt collar bumping then makes me wanna scream

[Thadedeus]

Im 10 and i have something yellow a littke yellow dot on my face anyone who can tell me what it js?