Acne affects about 90% of teenagers at some point in their adolescence. But at its most severe, it can impact much more than just your skin. Neerja from the Ahmedabad International School in India recounts her experience with cystic acne.
Be kinder to people with cystic acne
Appearance: Internalisation of beauty ideals and the social media boom mean that young people have never been so much "on show", which is doubly bad news if you suffer from cystic acne. Glossary
Dermatologists - Doctors who specialise in skin disorders.