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

Here’s yet another not-so-fun fact about getting older — although you’re not a teenager anymore, acne doesn’t always go away. Sometimes, it can even get worse. Working as an esthetician for over five ...

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Acne affects up to 50 million Americans annually, and some suffer a lot more than others. For those with a severe case, the drug Accutane may be your only option when other prescription medications ...

Benzoyl peroxide eases inflammation, fights bacteria, and unclogs pores, while salicylic acid prevents breakouts from getting worse. Another one she suggested is Retinoid A which stops dead skin cells ...

Take a look at Lucy Hale on the silver screen, and you’d never in a million years guess that the Pretty Little Liars actress has had her fair share of struggles with cystic acne, considering her skin ...

Tens of millions of people suffer from acne on a day-to-day basis, with pimples and zits popping up across their face and body, blemishing their appearance and diminishing self confidence. While some ...

Let’s face it: There is something very satisfying about squeezing a big, juicy pimple. That feeling is part of the reason thousands of people are fascinated with Dr. Pimple Popper (aka Dr. Sandra Lee) ...

You are not alone if you find watching pimples pop to be exciting and gratifying. But what about when it's not a zit? Popping cysts is the new trend. You are not alone if you find watching pimples pop ...

When I was 13, I was completely dedicated to a few hobbies outside of school. I did community theater, wrote Lord of the Rings fan fiction, and waited on AIM to talk to the boy I loved from afar. I ...

There you were, innocently rubbing your head or brushing your hair, when all of a sudden, ouch: You hit some kind of weird little bump and it seriously hurts. Similar to the bumps that can form on ...