Different Types of Acne

Acne affects millions of people every year and it is said to be the most common skin disorder. Not every acne problem is the same. There are different types of acne which are caused due to different reasons. The good news is that practically all types acne can be treated safely. Listed below are the different types of acne.

Acne Vulgaris

Most acne sufferers have acne vulgaris which includes pimples in the form of white heads and black heads. Cysts are also a type of Acne Vulagris.

White Heads

White heads are caused by clogged hair follicles. Inside each clogged hair follicle is sebum - an oily substance that helps bacteria grow. These pimples or lesions fill up with sebum, bacteria, and dead skin and that causes a white head.

Black Heads

Black heads is another very common type of acne. Just like in White heads, the lesions get filled up with sebum, bacteria and dead skin but there remains an opening through which allows the trapped sebum and dead skin to drain to the surface of the skin. Many people think that the black color is caused by dirt, but that is not the case. It is actually caused by the pigment melanin interacting with the oxygen in the air.

Cysts

Cysts are also very common to acne sufferers. Cysts are pimples or nodules that become infected underneath the skin. Many people complain from Cysts pain and usually a cyst is defined as being over 5 mm in diameter. Do not try to pop a cyst pimple, you can make an infection worse or create a scar. If you have a cyst for a couple of days and you are still in pain or the cyst is becoming larger it is advisable to seek medical attention.

By knowing the different types of acne, you can help diagnose your acne situation and seek treatments that can help rid your face of this skin disorder.