Cystic acne most commonly appears on the face, specifically the jawline and cheeks, but it can develop anywhere on the body, including the chest, back, arms, shoulders, and neck, Green says.

Is there a way to safely pop a pimple on your chest or back? Of course, if you've got a major pimple or acne cyst on your chest, back, or anywhere on your body, it may be tempting to pop it.

"It’s less common to have deeper cystic acne, which tends to happen where skin is thicker on the face or back areas." You ...

NBC Select reporter Zoe Malin started using Differin gel for her hormonal and cystic acne as a teenager since it is the only OTC retinoid that does not require a prescription. “It helped reduce ...