What's the Difference Between an Acne Cyst and a Pimple?

Learn the difference between an acne cyst and a pimple in this skin care video from Howcast.

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  • Dr. Cybele Fishman

    Dr. Fishman is a board certified dermatologist. She received her Medical Degree from NYU School of Medicine, and completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Fishman's dermatology training was at Albert Einstein School of Medicine, where she was Chief Resident. In addition, Dr. Fishman completed advanced Fellowship training in Melanoma and Pigmented Lesions at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She has also authored peer- reviewed publications on Melanoma. She is currently affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Other professional affiliations include fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the Dermatologic Society of New York. Dr. Fishman has been featured in In Style, Real Simple, and SPA magazines.