Cystic pimples occur when a person is suffering from a severe acne breakout. Cysts are pus-filled nodules that appear on the skin and increase a person's risk of scarring. Cystic pimples can become inflamed and cause the skin to take on a reddened appearance. To calm the face, you can treat the redness from cystic pimples at home. However, you should meet with your doctor to go over treatment options for the cystic acne to prevent scarring.
Step 1
Soak a washcloth in warm water. Apply the washcloth directly to the pimples and leave it in place for 20 minutes. Repeat this twice a day to reduce the redness on your face.
Step 2
Apply ice to the affected area. Ice can reduce inflammation and redness as well. Wrap an ice pack or a sandwich bag full of ice cubes in a washcloth. Place the ice on the cystic pimples for 10-minute intervals a few times a day.
Step 3
Place a small amount of zinc-based ointment cream on the pimples. The zinc can be used to calm the inflammation and control the redness caused by the acne. Apply the cream once each evening before bed since it can feel weighted on the skin.
Step 4
Mix two tablets of aspirin with a small amount of water. The aspirin should be distributed throughout. Massage the aspirin mixture onto the cystic pimple. Leave the mixture on the face for 5 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water. Only use the aspirin treatment on a weekly basis when reducing redness caused by cystic acne.
Tips and Warnings
- If you are prone to cystic acne, your doctor may recommend the prescription drug Accutane to stop inflammation and prevent breakouts. The medication is very powerful and women must sign a waiver due to the possibility of severe birth defects. If you are allergic or have sensitivity to aspirin, do not use the anti-inflammatory medication to treat your cystic acne.
Things You'll Need
- Ice
- Washcloth
- Aspirin
- Zinc cream
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