Acne
When we are fighting with acne, we are jumping to every product that has acne written on it or claims to help with reducing spots. That can be aggravating for the skin and can lead to more breakouts or dry and sensitive skin. Therefore, it’s very important to understand which type of acne we have and what’s the best way to treat them. There is 6 main types of acne and we usually divide them into two categories: inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne.
Non-inflammatory acne (Comedones)
The most common types of acne are whiteheads and blackheads. They appear when pores clog with oil, bacteria, and dirt. Both of them are non-inflammatory acne. And we shouldn’t pop them because that can lead to complications and a more severe type of acne.
Whiteheads or closed comedones are small, white or skin-colored bumps. They are usually white in the center and have a bit of red color around. The skin around it might be tight or wrinkled.
Blackheads or open comedones are small black or dark-colored spots or bumps and the skin around them is usually normal. The black in blackheads is not dirt, it’s just the content of the whitehead that got darker because of the exposure to the air.
Inflammatory acne
Inflammatory acne is usually red and swollen and can sometimes be painful or itchy. Papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts are all inflammatory acne.
3. Papules
They are small red bumps that don’t have white or yellow puss, and they can be sore to the touch. They form when comedones (whiteheads) rupture, and the bacteria from it gets deeper into the skin tissue, which causes inflammation.
4. Pustules
Commonly known as pimples, also form when comedones rupture, but unlike papules, they are filled with pus. They are often red with white or yellow heads on top.
5. Nodules
Nodules are bigger swollen bumps that are deeper in the skin than papules or pustules. They can be the same color as the skin, or they can appear red, and they can be quite painful. Nodules can last from a few weeks to a few months, and they have to be treated, otherwise, they can leave scars.
6. Cystic acne
Cysts are also deeper in the skin, but unlike nodules, they are full of pus. They are usually red and tender and are painful to touch, and they can be itchy. They are the least common type of acne, and they should be treated by a dermatologist.
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