Compared to other acne forms, cystic acne causes the largest and most painful blemishes. It is also the most difficult to ...

To treat whiteheads and blackheads, try retinol or salicylic acid, but nodules and cysts are better treated with oral ...

Dealing with cystic acne can be painful and scarring — physically and mentally. Cystic acne gets its name from cysts, which are pus-filled pimples. They're typically large, painful and set deep in the ...

As a young woman, Susan Getz suffered from chronic cystic acne. It caused large, painful bumps that sometimes left behind scars. There were only so many ways to treat these severe breakouts in the ...

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. There's a major difference between minor acne flare-ups and dealing with cystic acne. Let's ...

Acne. It happens to the best of us, even for adults who are well past their pubescent years and to celebrities whose skin always seems to look flawless. But no one, regardless of age, fame or stature, ...

As I searched for an image for this post, I discovered that Unsplash must think that “acne” equals a few freckles over a pretty, smooth face. As much as I would love for Unsplash to be correct, it is ...

Millions of people deal with acne, but those who suffer from cystic acne know how difficult it is to treat compared to ordinary pimples. Cystic acne is a severe form of acne that results in large, pus ...