Acne Care - Steroids

In severe cases of acne, where swelling and cystic nodules, are making the area very uncomfortable, and psychologically damaging, the Doctor may recommend Cortisone injections. Cortisone is a steroid, which acts as an anti-inflammatory, and will reduce the swelling significantly. The injection is given directly into the cystic nodule, and is very effective. Healing is may take up to a week, but some discolouration may take place.

Information written by Christine Burden TalkAcne Web Page Manager