As far as breakouts go, deep-rooted, painful-to-the-touch cystic flare-ups are mood ruining. Not only do they take up a ton of facial real estate, but they also are impossible to conceal and take a long time to heal. They’re considered to be the most severe of breakout types and require treatment beyondย your normal creams and lotionsโ€”which explains why they’re most effectively treated in your dermatologist’s chair with a cortisone shot.

Ahead, everything you need to know about this acne treatmentโ€”from how the shot works to how often you can get one.

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