👉 Altered pimples, often referred to as cystic acne, are a more severe form of acne characterized by larger, deeper lesions that can appear as pus-filled bumps or nodules. Unlike typical pimples, which are usually small, red bumps on the surface of the skin, cystic acne forms when hair follicles become blocked with a combination of dead skin cells, sebum (oil), and bacteria. This blockage can lead to inflammation and the formation of painful, swollen cysts beneath the skin's surface. These cysts can rupture, causing even more inflammation and potentially leading to scarring, making the altered pimples significantly more noticeable and problematic compared to regular acne.
