How does cyst form within acne lesion?
Formation of cyst begins with the infection of hair follicles. Bacteria or protozoans enter the hair follicles and feed on your body’s nutrients. Your immune system recognizes their presence and takes action by producing antibodies. White blood cells engulf bacteria to destroy their colonies. In case the infection and bacterial attack is severe, immune system is unable to destroy bacterial colonies but still sending white blood cells and antibodies towards the infected zone. On the other side, sebaceous glands secrete excessive sebum that is restricted within narrowed and inflamed follicles. At this juncture, a mixture of sebum, bacteria and white blood cells forms called plaque or puss. Bacteria or protozoans build a sac like structure around their colonies for protection and longer survival within your skin. The sac later forms a lump of bacteria and semi-fluid liquid. An acne lesion may contain one or several cysts depending upon the severity of the infection. Such acne breakouts ar
