Can someone recommend a cystic acne safe cleanser?
Mid30s F
Since starting B12 injections, I have been having terrible skin. Lately my acne has become cystic (?) with big painful nodules that are hard and take weeks if not months to heal. I need to carry on my treatment because I’m B12 deficient, so all I can do is try to make my situation less painful. I’ve been using CeraVe Hydrating foaming oil cleanser for about a year now because my skin can be very dehydrated, but I’d love to know if someone with a similar type of acne has found a better alternative. Should I switch to Aveeno Calm and restore cleanser?
My current routine is:
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule
Bioderma Sebium Hydra moisturiser
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Water Sun serum SPF50+
Has anyone had a similar type of acne, what helped you make it less severe?
Would it make sense to use retinal or would it destroy whatever is left of my skin barrier?
Posted Jul 23, 2026, 10:10 AM UTC