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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A lot of issues with inflammatory acne (like cystic acne) occur under the skin, and this can cause these flare-ups which make angry bumps protrude.
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Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
For those with more persistent acne, such as cystic acne, salicylic acid cleansers should be one of several tools in your toolbox.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
Among those purportedly helpful remedies slugging: applying a layer of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) to your face to calm cystic acne.
—Bella Gerard, Health, 26 Jan. 2024
Pimple patches that target cystic acne are made with microdarts that deliver acne-fighting ingredients deeper into the skin.
—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
Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2024
For those with more persistent acne, such as cystic acne, salicylic acid cleansers should be one of several tools in your toolbox.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
Among those purportedly helpful remedies slugging: applying a layer of Vaseline (petroleum jelly) to your face to calm cystic acne.
—Bella Gerard, Health, 26 Jan. 2024
Pimple patches that target cystic acne are made with microdarts that deliver acne-fighting ingredients deeper into the skin.
—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
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“Cystic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cystic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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