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Acne, cystic on the face

The face is the most common location of acne. Here, there are 4 to 6 millimeter red (erythematous) pustules, some with bridging scars and fistulous tract formation (connecting passages. Severe acne may have a profound psychological impact and may cause scarring. Effective treatments are available for this type of acne.

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