Acne that occurs under the skin is commonly cystic acne, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice," by Leslie Baumann. You can feel the bump under the skin. This type of acne can typically be treated at home, according to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," by Walter H.C. Burgdorf, Gerd Plewig, Helmut Heinrich Wolff and Michael Landthaler. If, however, you do not see favorable results within six weeks of treatment, contact a dermatologist.
Step 1
Cleanse your skin each morning and evening with an antibacterial cleanser. This will help to treat and prevent acne by reducing the bacteria on your face, according to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual," by Margaret W. Mann, David R. Berk, Daniel L. Popkin and Susan J. Bayliss.
Step 2
Apply toner to your face each morning and evening after cleansing. Toner helps the skin maintain a neutral pH, according to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology." This can prevent and treat deep acne.
Step 3
Apply a facial mask that contains mud or citric acid once per week. According to "Handbook of Dermatology," these ingredients help to kill bacteria and remove oil deep in skin's pores, thereby treating the acne.
Step 4
Apply benzoyl peroxide, which can be purchased at the drugstore, to the acne-affected areas of your skin. Benzoyl peroxide penetrates the skin and treats acne that's embedded, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology."
Things You'll Need
- Antibacterial cleanser
- Toner
- Facial mask
- Benzoyl peroxide
References
- "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice"; Leslie Baumann; 2009
- "Braun-Falco's Dermatology"; Walter H.C. Burgdorf, Gerd Plewig, Helmut Heinrich Wolff, and Michael Landthaler; 2008
- "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual"; Margaret W. Mann, David R. Berk, Daniel L. Popkin, and Susan J. Bayliss; 2009
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