My skin keeps breaking out

Recurring breakouts usually need a prescription topical or oral treatment rather than over-the-counter products. A provider can review photos and prescribe online.

Also called: acne flare · pimples · cystic acne

Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026

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