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Author: Darren Hoffman

Understanding how to treat your Acne involves knowing which type of Acne may have.  Acne has many variations, ranging in severity from mild to much more serious cases that can cause disfigurement.  There are many treatments for acne available on the market, but it is very important to first identify your Acne type before choosing a treatment.

 

Acne Vulgaris

The most common form of Acne is named Acne Vulgaris.  This type of acne can be easily identified by looking at the characteristics of the lesions.

 

-         Whiteheads:  When a pore becomes completely blocked by trapping sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria, you will notice a white appearance on the surface.  Whiteheads normally will disappear fast than blackheads on your skin.  You should resist the temptation to pop these pimples

-         Blackheads:  When are pore is only partially blocked, the trapped sebum, bacteria and dead skin will have slowly drained to the surface of your skin.  The black color is caused by your skins pigment and melanin reacting with oxygen.  Blackheads will normally take longer to disappear than whiteheads.  You should also resist the temptation to pop these pimples too.

-         Pustules:  You can identify a pustule by a red circle with a white or yellow center.  The pustule will look similar to a whitehead with the difference being inflammation.  Pustules are commonly referred to as Zits.

-         Papules: The papule is a red, inflamed and tender bump on the skin with no visible head.  You should not attempt to squeeze this lesion as you may cause or exacerbate scarring.

-         Severe Acne Vulgaris:  The sever types of Acne Vulgaris include Nodules and Cysts and will be quite painful.  You should consult your dermatologist for treating these types of acne.

 

Acne Rosacea

Acne Rosacea may look very similar to Acne Vulgaris and often causes confusion.  Millions of people are affected by Acne Rosacea, and it mostly strikes people over the age of 30.  It will start to appear as a reddish rash on the cheeks, forehead, nose and/or chin.  You may also notice small bumps, skin blemishes or pimples in the area.  Blackheads are not a symptom of Rosacea.  You should consult your dermatologist if you suspect you have Rosacea, because treatment is often very different.

 

There are other very serious forms of Acne such as Acne Conglobata, Acne Fulminans, Gram-Negative Folliculitis and Pyoderma Faciale.  These forms of Acne are very rare, but they can be disfiguring, painful and have psychological effects. 

 

 

It is always recommended that you consult with your dermatologist to confirm the type of Acne you have and the best treatments available.  The above information should only be used as a reference, and only a trained dermatologist can accurately diagnose your Acne.

 

 

Darren Hoffman provides a Acne Resource Website with information, treatment and advice for people suffering from Acne.  http://www.acne-treatments-web.com

 
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