Regular Acne vs. Cystic Acne: What’s the Difference?
Cystic Acne Comes with Large Lesions Called Nodules and/or Cysts
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What Is an Acne Cyst?
An Acne Cyst Is a Large Acne Lesion Filled with Fluid or Pus
What Is a Draining Sinus?
A Draining Sinus Is a Large, Red, Painful Lesion That Develops from the Merging of Multiple Acne Cysts
What’s the Best Treatment for Cystic Acne?
Isotretinoin (Accutane®) Works Best for Severe Cystic Acne, but Comes with Serious Side Effects
Cystic Acne on the Body
Skin on the Body Contains Larger Skin Oil Glands and Can More Easily Develop Severe Acne Lesions
Do Hormones Cause Cystic Acne?
Yes, Hormones Play an Important Role in the Development of Cystic Acne in Both Males and Females, and Often the Treatment of Cystic Acne in Females
Should You Pop Cystic Acne?
No, You Should Never Attempt to Pop Cystic Acne Lesions
What Is Cystic Acne?
Cystic Acne Is Severe Acne, and Includes Large Lesions (Nodules and/or Cysts) That Are 5 mm or More in Diameter