This post is part of a comprehensive series on Acne. To start at the beginning, click here. SEVERE ACNE is when your sebaceous glands are working overtime and the results are clogged, inflamed pores. These clogged pores are very difficult to open and inflammation starts to work its way down into the deeper layers of the skin. This is where several pores will join together under the surface of the skin and become infected causing pustules, nodules & cysts. This level of acne will require you to go beyond just a topical treatment, however it is...