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Cystic acne, on the other hand, develops deeper in the skin and forms cysts that can be super painful — plus harder to heal. Don't get Us started on the potential scarring!

Sandy Singh (left) in 2016, when she struggled with cystic acne. She cites apple-cider vinegar for clearing up her skin (right) the following year. Courtesy of Sandy Singh ...

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Grant, who has suffered cystic acne for years, said her skin condition worsened so much that at one point, she refused to leave the house.

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Acne. It happens to the best of us, even for adults who are well past their pubescent years and to celebrities whose skin always seems to look flawless. But no one, regardless of age, fame or ...