What causes cystic acne?

What causes cystic acne?

Pores in the skin can clog with excess oil and dead skin cells, causing pimples. Bacteria can enter the skin pores and get trapped along with the oil and skin cells. The skin reaction causes swelling deep in the skin’s middle layer (the dermis). This infected, red, swollen lump is an acne cyst.

Cystic acne causes include:

• Age (teenagers are more prone to cystic acne).
• Family history of cystic acne.
• Hormone changes during the teenage years and sometimes during menopause, and stress.