What are the best prescription meds for Cystic Acne?

I was diagnosed with Lupus in March and have been very sick. I have had symptoms though for 7 years. Recently I have started having whiteheads all over my face that re-occur all day and over a dozen spots of cystic acne on my jawline, neck and chin. The cystic acne takes at least 2 weeks for each lesion to go away, but by that time there are several new ones. It is painful and ruining my skin. I saw another post on here that said they did not think Lupus had any relation to the cystic acne problem, but I am sure it does. I have never had acne like this in all my life, and whiteheads are an over abundance of white cells which makes sense because of the immune system issues with Lupus. I have tried all home remedies and over the counter meds and nothing is even touching this. Is there a very good prescription medicine for cystic acne that works with Lupus and does not have a bunch of ugly side effects,%26amp; that is not steroid based as I cannot take those? Thanks for any input you may haveWhat are the best prescription meds for Cystic Acne?
Wow I'm sorry to hear this, I guess if it is lupus related go to your doctor or a dermatologist, they can help you more than anything, keep your face clean by washing it twice a day. I'd recommend going to lush, its a store with only natural products so it helps a lot. Drink water, and keep a healthy diet. If this persists, laser isn't a bad way to go. Good luck.What are the best prescription meds for Cystic Acne?
Hi I have Lupus as well, and get the cystic acne at times. I asked my Rehumy about what I can do, and she said not much. I do try using spot tratments, with sycilic acid in them, but they dont seem to work. before the Lupus, I never had acne of any type. I havent had one in a year or so, but do wash my face with coq10 face wash, and it seems to help prevent them. When I have them, they just linger, sometimes for a month of two. Just a hard bump, no puss no anything. Its annoying, and if I do try to drain it, nothing happens, and it just scabs over, so she told me to let it be. I do belive It is part of the Lupus, since ive never gotten them. Just keep your face clean, in hopes of preventing them. But they stick around until they want to go away. sorry. Ive expereinced them for several years now. and as I mentioned I use a Co Q 10 cleanser and oral supplement and so far no cystec acne. thats all I can come up with.