[header] How to prevent cystic acne [title] Use a gentle cleanser made to treat acne. [step] Be sure to select a good acne face or body wash. Start with a typical salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide wash that you could find at a drugstore. 
Just stick with one type of wash for about a month to see if it works for you or not. [substeps] Avoid washing your face and body with a bar soap that is not formulated for acne-prone skin.