Dealing with cystic acne can be painful and scarring — physically and mentally. Cystic acne gets its name from cysts, which are pus-filled pimples. They're typically large, painful and set deep in the ...

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

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." “Other acne is typically caused by simple blockage of the skin, but nodular acne is more of a mixture ...

Most of us experience acne on our faces— most of us experiencing a zit right before a big event. However, there are those that experience back acne (or bacne), too, which can be just as uncomfortable ...

As a young woman, Susan Getz suffered from chronic cystic acne. It caused large, painful bumps that sometimes left behind scars. There were only so many ways to treat these severe breakouts in the ...

But back acne or 'bacne' is not uncommon. They show up as white and red bumps due to the presence of whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. Not only are these marks prominent, but they can sometimes, ...

To start, let’s define acne. According to experts, acne refers to a skin condition that occurs when a build up of oil, sebum, and dead skin cells clog pores and hair follicles. The result is the ...

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Dr. Bob Cassady from the South Bend Clinic joins us every Tuesday on 16 News Now at Noon to answer your medical questions. Question #1 (from Lori): “Is there any special ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." PIMPLES ARE pervasive to the human body. Acne can pop up everywhere—on your face, on your back (hello ...