Cystic acne happens when the infection goes deep into your skin, creating a red, tender bump that's full of pus. Learn more about the causes, treatment, home remedies, and prevention of cystic acne.

And unlike every other form of acne, like blackheads, whiteheads, and little, squeezable-even-though-you-shouldn’t bumps, cystic acne can’t be treated with the same creams and serums in your ...

Cystic and nodular acne can be painful and deep—and it's especially likely to cause scarring. Here are the treatment methods that actually work.

Cystic acne is typically large, painful and set deep in the skin, which often leaves scars in the aftermath. Here's what experts want you to know.

Cystic acne is notoriously hard to treat but it's not impossible. INSIDER talked to dermatologists to figure out the best way to treat cystic pimples.

Some people, however, suffer from a severe form of acne that goes beyond the average breakout or blackhead—and it’s called cystic acne.