“Those with moderate to severe cystic acne or acne that hasn’t responded to other treatments may benefit from isotretinoin, also known as Accutane, a derivative of vitamin A,” Husain said.
Hormones cause an increase in oil production, leading to breakouts that can appear as whiteheads, blackheads, inflammatory acne, or, if you’re like me and a lot of others, cystic acne.