One of the many forms of acne is cystic acne, which is also called acne vulgaris. Acne cysts are usually confused for papules, are usually larger than papules, painful, inflamed, and are usually filled with pus.

People suffering from cystic acne are usually tempted to squeeze these pimples. However, this is something that is not recommended at all. By squeezing it, you only end up in creating a much worse infection, which in turn can be rather painful. In addition to this, the acne attack tends to last longer when squeezed.

This is why the first thing to do control cystic acne is to prevent it. However, there are some forms of cystic acne which are not preventable because of various reasons. If acne runs in the family, a person may suffer from cystic acne because of genetics. Read more…

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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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