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Acne Acne, including blackheads, pimples, and deep cystic acne, can cause lumps and swelling on the back of the neck. Acne develops when sweat, bacteria, and oil block the pores.

If you have a boil, you’re probably eager to know what to do. Discover the causes and treatment of boils, and how to tell the differences from carbuncles and cysts.

Acne can manifest as various kinds of breakouts, including whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, nodules, and acne cysts, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD).

A bad breakout can be intense and uncomfortable. But sometimes, the biggest problems arise after the acne fades away—and the scarring sets in. Fortunately, acne scars are treatable. In fact ...

Saying doctors don't take their cystic acne seriously, women are touting unproven cures on TikTok. Apple-cider vinegar, Vicks VapoRub, and "spot stickers" are among the treatments racking up views.

I was exhausted 24/7. But soon after starting, my cysts began to clear up, first on my back and my chest, and then my face. Three months after my first round of Accutane, I started getting acne again.

The cause of foul-smelling pus varies. Epidermoid cysts and a rare, serious form of acne called acne conglobata, often produce pus with unpleasant odors.

When over-the-counter acne treatments and prescribed topicals fail, oral acne medications can help clear your breakouts. Here's what you should know first.