https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 12:02:17 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802277 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 21:00:36 +0000 beloved 2802277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you all for your suggestions ! I’m going to look into slowly switching to more gentle products and go from there. And get a rec for a good esthetician </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802263 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 19:50:36 +0000 ladybee 2802263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lioneyes: this! I love this stuff. I get cystic acne from my PCOS. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802223 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:42:22 +0000 MaryM 2802223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybunnylove: This is actually what my dermatologist suggested!</p> <p>He said to stay far far away from anything with salicylic acid. It will overdry and make things worse. I used CeraVe (and the generic CVS version) for several years and it got much better. </p> <p>Just recently switched to Acure products because I wanted something more natural while pregnant. I've been using the scrub, superfruit cleanser and mattifying moisturizer and am still having good results (but pregnancy hormones might be helping too...) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802198 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 15:30:48 +0000 lioneyes 2802198@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get them on my chin (hormonal! the worst!) and the only thing that shrinks them is the Renee Rouleau anti-cyst serum.<br /> <a href="https://www.reneerouleau.com/products/anti-cyst-treatment" rel="nofollow">https://www.reneerouleau.com/products/anti-cyst-treatment</a><br /> It seriously works, without bringing them out like a regular pimple (I used to use the black salve that smells like burning tires and does that, ugh). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802184 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 14:56:00 +0000 ineebee 2802184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MACSUNSHINE: Agree with going to a reputable esthetician. When I was gearing up for my wedding, I got facials once a month for about six months and it did absolute wonders for my cystic acne. What helped the most was to get a professional's opinion about my particular skin's needs, and I overhauled my entire regimen. After making that change, it's been mostly under control! FWIW, I use mostly Dermalogica products and now after moving quite a bit, I still try to seek out estheticians who use Dermalogica products and have had a lot of success. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802154 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:48:17 +0000 babybunnylove 2802154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to the dermatologist and tried the antibiotics they prescribed. The lotions and creams. The best thing that worked? Stopped using any harsh washes, toners, etc. Started washing with CereVe face wash, witch hazel toner and CereVe daily lotion. It took a few weeks for my face to get used to it but now it’s the best it’s been. Also not touching my face when I have any kind of bump/ breakout. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802147 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 13:18:12 +0000 alphagam84 2802147@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had painful cystic acne on my cheeks and jawline before. It sucks so much. Each time I've worked with a dermatologist and they really are the way to go. You can't battle bad cystic acne with just over the counter products. They'll probably put you on some sort of pill for a few months and give you some cremes to use as needed. It will make a world of difference. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802131 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 12:42:25 +0000 afc061018 2802131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just want to second the cutting of dairy. I was suffering with awful cystic acne around my jawline that nothing helped. I didn't 100% cut dairy, but I greatly reduced it and it's been amazing! (I have a little bit of cheese once a week but that's it, and I often opt for non-cow's milk cheese. Dairy-free ice cream, coconut milk in my coffee, etc.) I wish I'd done it years ago. Took a few months to get the full benefit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802092 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 10:31:06 +0000 MACSUNSHINE 2802092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Cystic acne depending on where it is occurring is either hormonal or diet driven. Chin area tends to be hormonal. I have suffered with it on and off for years. You can try cutting sugars and dairy which are also triggers. Luckily motherhood and nursing/pregnancy hormones keep it at bay. A dermatologist can inject the cystic spot with cortisone to reduce it. </p> <p>The only thing I have really found to be successful is to work with a reputable esthetician. It is a financial commitment but they have light therapies they can use to really reduce the inflammation, to prevent it and also address it when it does occur. I lucked out in finding one that I have been going to for close to a decade that has seriously changed my skin. I hardly ever need the light therapy now but they treated it immediately whenever I needed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802077 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:36:03 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2802077@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have crazy dry skin, so take what I say with a grain of salt. But I always put neosporin on my cystic acne and it helps a ton. That and trying not to touch my face usually helps me a lot. When I switched jobs I realized I was constantly touching my chin and hairline unconsciously, and once I stopped that it helped a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802075 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 00:14:00 +0000 Jennibenni 2802075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bump and following. I’ve heard a retinol can help so I’m hoping to try that when I’m finished nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cystic-acne-1#post-2802045 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 21:26:48 +0000 beloved 2802045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been getting some cystic bumps along my chin. I’m pretty sure they are hormonal<br /> But they suuuuuck. Won’t pop and are so painful. I have some Mario Badescu drying lotion but it seems to really only be effective if you can pop the pimple. Here is a rundown of my current skincare routine. Any suggestions ? </p> <p>Am:<br /> Wipe with warm washcloth<br /> Philosophy renewed hope in a jar<br /> Simple spf daily moisturizer </p> <p>PM<br /> Wash with Origins checks and balances<br /> Philosophy renewed hope in a jar </p> <p>I use exfolikate 2x a week and drink a ton of water dayly. Upwards of 90 oz usually. </p> <p>Pretty basic but I’m wondering if I am over exfoliating my face ? Or if that even matters w hormonal acne ? </p>