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 ...

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Since I was 14, I’ve suffered from acne on and off—from mild to severe—for nearly 30 years, making me part of the 41% of women who experience adult acne. Last year at 43, I had the worst cystic flare ...

There's acne, and then there's cystic acne-those blemishes that are swollen, red, and live under the skin. While those zits may not rear their ugly heads like other pimples, they're painful-and ...

I never thought I'd say this, but I'm glad that I suffered severe cystic acne for over 15 years. When my skin was at its worst, I built up a shield around myself made of layers of concealer that ...

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You know when you have a pimple coming on, especially if it’s cystic. It sits under the skin, just waiting to come to the surface — and other times, it never does rise. It stays under the skin, which ...