Dealing with cystic acne can be painful and scarring — physically and mentally. Cystic acne gets its name from cysts, which ...

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

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 ...

Pimple patches are like protective bandages for breakouts. If you think about it, acne, especially if its been picked or ...

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 ...

NBC Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin says she started using Differin gel for her hormonal and cystic acne as a teenager since it is the only OTC retinoid that does not require a prescription.

Tempted to pop that annoying zit? See what happens when you do, and why your best bet is it to leave it be!