“Blind acne, or underground acne, gets its name because these pimples are not at the surface and largely occur under the surface of the skin,” says Zenovia Gabriel, MD, a ...

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.