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 ...

Saying doctors don't take their cystic acne seriously, women are touting unproven cures on TikTok. Apple-cider vinegar, Vicks VapoRub, and "spot stickers" are among the treatments racking up views.

Millions of people deal with acne, but those who suffer from cystic acne know how difficult it is to treat compared to ordinary pimples. Cystic acne is a severe form of acne that results in large, pus ...

Since I was 14, I’ve suffered from acne on and off—from mild to severe—for nearly 30 years, making me part of the 41% of women who experience adult acne. Last year at 43, I had the worst cystic flare ...

Adult acne is more common than often assumed. According to research from the University of Oulu, around 31 per cent of 35-year-old Finnish women have acne on the face or back. Yet many do not ...