What Is Cystic Acne?

Cystic acne is not the most common type of acne, (acne vulgaris is), but it is an important type of acne to understand. While acne vulgaris causes pink bumps and inflammation through a region of the skin, cystic acne causes more serious blemishes, and is more likely to lead to scarring.

What Does Cystic Acne Look Like?

With cystic acne, the acne develops into small, cyst-like nodules of inflammation under the skin. Acne cysts are similar to, but more severe than, regular pimples. They show swelling and are filled with a white pus, but are larger in size and are often more painful, especially when the sufferer attempts to pop them. (See the discussion of scarring, below.) Read more…

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