Is it a good idea to use a facial steamer for cystic acne?

Question: Is it a good theory to use a facial steamer for cystic acne?
I really want to begin a new routine (AGAIN) for my face. I am 25 and still have acne and also bad cystic acne. I have tried EVERYTHING and I mean EVERYTHING- from antibiotics to specific acne cleansers to natural soaps. I was going to get a facial steamer with some witch hazel (to help with oily skin) and try to really clean out my pores. I think that is one of the problems. I tend to have really oily skin. But then I read a post from someone who has cystic acne and they stated their acne just swelled up even more and I DON’T want that to happen. Is there anyone out there that has knowledge of actual cures and could give some good advice besides going to the derm dr for Acutane? Thank you in advance!!

Best answer:

Answer by Jessica
Im a trained beauty therapist and during training we were told that we could use facial steamers on spot prone skin to open the pores to grant simple extraction of the spots, but this will initially redden the skin and make it look a lot worse?
I’ve never had a client with cystic acne before so i wouldn’t want to advocate something that is going to make it worse?
Have you tried having weekly facials at a salon that uses natural products? Or even changing your diet?
Diets high in fats etc can make your skin a lot oiler than normal?
If you are really worried you could always book an appointment with a dermatologist to see if they can find the initial problem??
Hope that helps a little?
xxx