When I was in high school, I suffered from about six months of cystic acne. Believe it or not, I was incredibly stressed about tennis, of all things. As much as I preferred to hang with my punk ...

For stubborn cystic acne, multiple sessions of laser therapy — such as photodynamic therapy (PDT), which shrinks oil glands and kills the bacteria that bring on acne — can help.

Cystic acne happens when the infection goes deep into your skin, creating a red, tender bump that's full of pus. Learn more about the causes, treatment, home remedies, and prevention of cystic acne.

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Painful, deep cystic and nodular acne pimples tend to be difficult to treat on your own. But with the right combination of treatment options—and the guidance of a dermatologist—you can find a ...

'Cystic acne refers to acne breakouts where spots are deep, red, tender and inflamed,' says Dr Anjali Mahto, a consultant dermatologist and author of The Skincare Bible (Penguin, £14.99).

Cystic acne is notoriously hard to treat but it's not impossible. INSIDER talked to dermatologists to figure out the best way to treat cystic pimples.