"I avoided the mirror when I undressed so that I didn’t have to notice the growing number of large, protruding bumps." ...

Cystic-acne sufferers know that a cyst is not the same beast as your garden-variety pimple. While whitehead pimples sit on the surface of the skin (which, though unsightly, means they’re easier ...

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Acne cysts aren’t like classic pimples. They form much deeper in the skin and may not come to a head, making them notoriously tricky to tackle, Ife Rodney, MD, board-certified dermatologist and ...

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 ...

I don't know whether to treat my period acne as guests or annoying pests. I'm familiar with balancing my hormones, but even ...

Keeping tabs on your menstrual cycle and then adjusting your skincare as needed can help prevent pre-period flare-ups. For ...

Is it fungal acne? A cyst? Skin cancer? And even though 99 percent of the time you know you're making a mountain out of a bug bite, so to speak, you still want to know what's going on, right?

So, we spoke to leading consultant dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto, to help explain the differences between cystic and hormonal acne – and suggest some of the best treatments available to you ...

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