But if you’re someone who struggles with acne on a regular basis, finding information that can help you can be a minefield. Do you strip back skincare ... between cystic and hormonal acne ...

When you check your makeup in the mirror, only to spot a giant you-have-no-idea-what bump staring back at you ... should not be picking them. Cystic acne occurs very deep under the skin's surface ...

It also works to remove makeup, dirt and oil and adds moisture back into the skin ... Teens can use retinoids to treat more severe cases of acne, including cystic acne. They help unclog pores ...

My skin went from only ever experiencing small, manageable breakouts to being covered in severe ... my periods came back and my acne spread all over my face and neck in deep cystic lesions.

After more than a decade of dealing with adult acne, Bazaar's beauty editor shares the skincare routine she uses to help manage blemishes – with advice from skin experts and dermatologists ...