Types Of Acne

Apart from the common forms of acne that many of us have experienced from time to time throughout our life, there are four types of acne that are considered more severe and should be treated by a doctor.

Acne Conglobata

This is the most severe form of acne, generally characterized by the large appearance of numerous nodules, often connected, interconnected and contains a large number of black heads.  Because these lesions can become ulcerated, they can cause disfiguring and severe scarring on the skin surface.

Conglobata is usually found on the face, back, chest, upper arms and thighs.

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Here is how acne is characterized by certain groups that can determine the severity of your acne:

Blackheads
You will suffer from blackheads when your pores are partially blocked which allows some the bacteria, dead skin cells and sebum to escape and drain to the surface of your skin.

The dark color that comes with black heads is not dirt and so consistently washing your face will not prevent blackheads from appearing. Blackheads are firmer and often take a few days to a week to clear.

Whiteheads

You will see whiteheads appear when a pore is completely blocked, the opposite of a blackhead.

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Teen acne probably occurs in almost every teenager! It affects not only their physical appearance, but may also affect their self-esteem and feelings of self-worth. Many teens are often afraid to go to social events or participate in extra activities because they are afraid of how others may see them.

Acne can be caused by a variety of factors, but hormones are believed to be a leading cause of teen acne. Which can also cross over into adult acne. Hormones cause the body to produce excess oil, which in turn clogs pores and causes pimples. The good news is, acne is … read more

Acne Rosacea unlike regular acne is more severe because of the blemishes that it leaves on your face. These blemishes are way more noticeable. There have been many theories as to the cause of acne rosacea. For example, one theory is that it is caused by an overproduction of a certain enzyme found within our body.

If you don’t know what acne rosacea is, I will try to explain it (I’m not a doctor though). Usually when someone has acne rosacea, their skin has red bumps that look like pimples but you just can’t seem to squeeze them like a regular … read more

Cystic acne is probably more likely to occur in women than men. Men don’t have some of the more hormonal problems that women experience that may be the cause of the cystic problems.

For women especially, cystic acne often causes self-consciousness and will usually result in a lot of women trying to avoid being in public too much. When I say hormonal I simply mean chemical imbalances. What are some things that can cause hormonal balances in women that can lead to cystic acne? Here’s one reason you may definitely want to look into if you’re a woman.

Adult acne cysts are like an advanced form of regular acne. Acne cysts are large lumps that may appear in certain parts of the body as small lumps under the skin. At first you hardly notice them, but after a little time has passed they can become extremely uncomfortable.

Once you’ve had them for a while a little white head will usually appear. Only once you remove this white head does the cyst begin to regress.

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There can be any number of reasons why grown men will get adult male acne. Now we all know when you’re a teenager the reasons why acne happens.

What we don’t know is the reason why adult male acne happens. Of course there are a few theories as to why it happens, but none of these can be proven indefinitely. If you want to begin to cure your acne as an adult male first you’ll need to understand the causes for it. Here is one of the causes for the acne you may be experiencing as an adult. Check and see … read more