1
: of or relating to the urinary bladder or the gallbladder
2
: relating to, composed of, or containing cysts
3
: enclosed in a cyst
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Isotretinoin is a powerful oral retinoid that can be prescribed to treat resistant cystic acne.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Antioxidant-rich wild yam root extract also makes an appearance to provide anti-inflammatory benefits—exactly what sensitive and acne-prone skin types need to soothe redness, swollen cystic acne, and everything in between.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The resulting symptoms include things like cystic acne, unusual hair growth, and, yes, sporadic or missing periods.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
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—Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Antioxidant-rich wild yam root extract also makes an appearance to provide anti-inflammatory benefits—exactly what sensitive and acne-prone skin types need to soothe redness, swollen cystic acne, and everything in between.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The resulting symptoms include things like cystic acne, unusual hair growth, and, yes, sporadic or missing periods.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2025
Now, watch the 4 steps to getting rid of cystic acne:
Shop all of our latest obsessions in one place!
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Cystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystic. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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