Stephanie Warkotsch popped what she thought was a hormonal pimple, but it grew back and "got bigger and bigger" across her cheek.

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

The bottle may be small, but this is a mighty ointment that has gone viral for tackling cystic acne. Why the fame you ask? Because it does exactly what most acne-fighting formulas only claim to do.

As someone who’s suffered from cystic hormonal acne, I’ve used both. Hydrocolloid patches sit on top of whiteheads, drawing pus from the area and leaving a flatter appearance once removed.

Even at 27, I still deal with bouts of cystic hormonal acne — the painful kind that ... This helps to accelerate the shedding process and remove dead skin cells. Simultaneously, the beta hydroxy ...

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.

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 ...