When I was young, it was diagnosed as incurable acne. In the 1970s, I consulted a dermatologist who prescribed special soaps and lotions that had no beneficial effect. More recently, a general practitioner suggested the condition was sebaceou cysts and recommended Accutane treatment. I am uncomfortable with the potential liver damage associated with Accutane and am seeking other options. The condition itself causes me considerable anxiety and, therefore, is somewhat self sustaining.
Sebaceous cysts are sometimes the result of chronic severe acne.
Accutane and other newer drugs for acne do carry a possible reaction of the liver as do many drugs that are processed and broken down in the liver. Following the physician and drug interactions instructions minimizes the chance you will have a problem with this drug. Physicians also monitor liver function with blood tests periodically and most interactions are reversed when the drug is stopped. Accutane might be what you need to break the cycle with your acne. It sounds as though you have had a long battle with this problem.