Cystic acne is one of the most challenging and emotionally draining forms of acne. It’s deep, painful, persistent, and often ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she helps a patient with a severe case of cystic acne. There are whiteheads, blackheads, and other inflamed bumps all around his eyebrows. Dr. Pimple Popper ...

Dermatologists break down the real causes, the ingredients that work, and the professional options for stubborn congestion ...

Nothing can ruin my week like a cystic pimple. It's round, it's red, it's bulging, and no amount of concealer or prayer will kill it. You know it's different from a regular pimple when inflammation is ...

When pores get clogged with oil and dead skin a blemish forms; when the pore is exposed to air a blackhead forms. Inversely, when the pore is closed and restricted from air exposure, a whitehead forms ...

In most cases, picking at your pimples is a bad idea. Some dermatologists say it's OK to gently squeeze a blackhead with clean hands or Q-tips. You should never try to pop a cystic or "blind" pimple, ...

Alright, here's the shitty thing about treating cystic acne: Since cystic zits are rooted deep within the skin tissue, there's no magic cleanser, spot treatment, or serum that'll completely clear up ...

As someone who has struggled with acne on and off for the last 10 years, I can tell you straight up that the most effective thing you can put on your face to treat your breakouts is retinol. No shade ...