Cystic acne with ulceration

Name: Betty
Question:

Hi – my son has developed cystic acne which has actually ulcerated on his chest. We are about to start a course of Accutane, which I am extremely reluctant to do because of the side effects. How does your product compare with Accutane as far as results go for this type of acne?

Dear Betty,

Accutane is a good medication and it works. It permanently shrinks the oil glands so they don’t produce too much oil, get clogged and finally infected otherwise known as the acne lesion. But as you pointed out it does have unwanted side effects that may affect your son.

Clearogen is not a permanent treatment like Accutane but it also reduces the oil production stopping acne from reoccurring as long as it is used. If you decide to use Clearogen you should ask your doctor to also prescribe a short course of antibiotics to dry out the cysts.

Alex Khadavi, MD