👉 Assists pimples, also known as "assist cysts" or "assist comedones," are a type of skin lesion that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with sebum and dead skin cells, but they are specifically associated with the presence of bacteria. Unlike regular comedones (blackheads or whiteheads), assists pimples often appear as small, tender bumps or nodules near the hair follicle and are more likely to become inflamed or infected, leading to painful cysts. The term "assists" refers to the bacterial involvement that exacerbates the condition, making them more severe and difficult to treat compared to typical acne lesions.
