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 ...

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

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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 ...