Blind pimples, aka cystic acne, form deep under the skin. Retinol, antibiotics, and birth control can help treat them long-term.

In most cases, picking at your pimples is a bad idea. Some dermatologists say it's OK to gently squeeze a blackhead with clean hands or Q-tips. You should never try to pop a cystic or "blind" pimple, ...

You know when you have a pimple coming on, especially if it’s cystic. It sits under the skin, just waiting to come to the surface — and other times, it never does rise. It stays under the skin, which ...

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Between balancing schoolwork and dealing with hormonal changes, the teenage experience can be challenging. Perhaps the most common and frustrating of them all are frequent breakouts. Acne affects an ...

In Dr. Pimple Popper's new Instagram video, she helps a patient with a severe case of cystic acne. There are whiteheads, blackheads, and other inflamed bumps all around his eyebrows. Dr. Pimple Popper ...

Alisha Monaco, like many of us, has a habit of occasionally picking her skin when she notices a new pimple. Monaco, 32, tells PEOPLE she is prone to cystic acne, often breaking out ahead of big events ...

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