This article was medically reviewed by Debra Jaliman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with a private practice in New York City ... You should never try popping cystic acne, Gonzalez says.

While the myriad ways of dealing with cystic acne have been well documented ... skin as well as popping a tablet, fill up on probiotic-rich fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, and miso.

Blind pimples, aka cystic acne, are painful zits that exist under the skin and never come to a head. To treat blind pimples, try benzoyl peroxide, a cold compress, and avoid attempting to pop it.