What Causes Cystic Acne?

There are several factors that can cause a person to have cystic acne. Yours may be caused by one or more of the following:

• Poor diet
• Stress
• Harsh soaps
• Washing skin too often
  
• Anti-acne creams
• Unclean hands touching the face
• Squeezing pimples allowing bacteria to come in contact with your skin
  
• Oily or greasy makeup or skin care products
  
• Exposure to oils or harsh chemicals
• Medication side effects
  

If you think that one or more of the above factors is contributing to your adult cystic acne, you should make some changes to see if this is the problem that is causing it.