1
: of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder
2
: relating to, composed of, or containing cysts
3
: enclosed in a cyst
Examples of cystic in a Sentence
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Pimple patches that target cystic acne are made with microdarts that deliver acne-fighting ingredients deeper into the skin.
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Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
Some influencers said the drink—usually made with high-fiber foods like apples, celery, and leafy greens—helped clear cystic acne and made their skin glow.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2023
There are also more severe forms of acne, like nodular or the aforementioned cystic acne.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023
In her 20s, Dewan had cystic acne on her cheeks, which ultimately left scars.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
A lot of cystic acne stems from hormones, but there are ways to treat it.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 17 June 2023
Pimples, excess oil, uncomfortable cystic acne — these are some of the most common reactions of acne-prone skin.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
Come morning the cystic acne has shrunk to nearly nothing.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 16 June 2023
PanOxyl's Acne Foaming Wash with Benzoyl Peroxide can help treat and prevent cystic acne by targeting said bacteria and killing over 99% of it.
—Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2023
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Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
Some influencers said the drink—usually made with high-fiber foods like apples, celery, and leafy greens—helped clear cystic acne and made their skin glow.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2023
There are also more severe forms of acne, like nodular or the aforementioned cystic acne.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023
In her 20s, Dewan had cystic acne on her cheeks, which ultimately left scars.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2023
A lot of cystic acne stems from hormones, but there are ways to treat it.
—Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 17 June 2023
Pimples, excess oil, uncomfortable cystic acne — these are some of the most common reactions of acne-prone skin.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023
Come morning the cystic acne has shrunk to nearly nothing.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 16 June 2023
PanOxyl's Acne Foaming Wash with Benzoyl Peroxide can help treat and prevent cystic acne by targeting said bacteria and killing over 99% of it.
—Shannon Ullman, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2023
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First Known Use
1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Cystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystic. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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