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
Isotretinoin (Accutane®) Works Best for Severe Cystic Acne, but Comes with Serious Side Effects
Cystic Acne Comes with Large Lesions Called Nodules and/or Cysts
An Acne Cyst Is a Large Acne Lesion Filled with Fluid or Pus
A Draining Sinus Is a Large, Red, Painful Lesion That Develops from the Merging of Multiple Acne Cysts
Skin on the Body Contains Larger Skin Oil Glands and Can More Easily Develop Severe Acne Lesions
No, You Should Never Attempt to Pop Cystic Acne Lesions
Cystic Acne Is Severe Acne, and Includes Large Lesions (Nodules and/or Cysts) That Are 5 mm or More in Diameter