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 ...

Over the past decade, I’ve tried everything to clear my stubborn cystic acne. From monthly facials and “clean” skin care products to laser treatments, a dairy- and gluten-free diet and every ...

While there are plenty of products designed to help clear up breakouts, pimple patches provide an easy way to target just one or a few of those pesky blemishes. Popular among adolescents and adults ...

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 ...

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Hydrocolloid patches help heal pimples by absorbing fluid and keeping bacteria out. Hydrocolloid patches do not work on blackheads, whiteheads, or cystic acne. Some hydrocolloid patches contain ...

If you’re someone who’s experienced recurring bouts of cystic acne, you’ll know there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to keeping acne flares at bay. Clearing your skin can feel like a bit of a waiting ...

I could've avoided some deep scars (and a serious self-confidence knock) if I had trusted the dermatologist who initially prescribed spironolactone for my cystic acne. But instead of planting that ...