Treating cystic acne is not impossible, however, and experts recommend starting treatment immediately to avoid permanent scarring. To help you determine how to minimize the appearance of cysts or ...

Acne causes pimples, usually on the face, chest, or back. Most common in teenagers and young adults, acne can also affect ...

You should not try to drain a cyst or nodule at home. The risk of infection is great when done outside of a medical office. Dermatologists use a procedure called acne extraction to remove whiteheads ...

Methods: Oral isotretinoin was administered to nine patients with cystic fibrosis who had troublesome acne unresponsive to antibiotics. All patients were followed for 1–4 years after cessation of ...

From balancing schoolwork to dealing with dizzying hormone changes, the teenage experience is filled with obstacles. Perhaps the most common and frustrating of them all are frequent breakouts.

Background Isotretinoin, a retinoid indicated for the treatment of severe cystic acne, has been associated with adverse effects,including musculoskeletal symptoms. Reported here is a case of bilateral ...