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Acne: How to Recognize the Types of Acne You Have?

Acne is not just about open comedones and cystic lesions, there are so much more about skin lesions related to these conditions, and you must learn to identify them to choose the most effective treatment.

These skin lesions can go from simple redness to a full pustule that can be painful and even leave a scar; hence they must be prevented or at least have early treatment. 

Here we will mention the most common skin lesions you can find in acne: 

  • Papules: These are small red skin bumps that can show signs of inflammation and pain. 
  • Cystic Acne: This is one of the most difficult types of acne to treat; the area surrounding the cyst is swollen and painful. You will find a combination of nodules, pustules, pimples, blackheads, and others.
  • Blackhead: These are the result of open pores filled with sebum and dead skin cells that turn black due to oxidation.
  • Whiteheads: These can be considered the opposite of blackheads; whiteheads are closed comedones with no visible openings, filled with sebum or dead skin cells. They don’t show any sign of redness or swelling around them. 
  • Nodules: These are bumps that can present redness and are painful to touch.
  • Pustules: These are large lesions with a center filled with pus or a white substance. Usually have redness around the surrounding skin. 

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Dr. AngelicaAbout the Author: Dr. Angelica Parra is a Licensed Medical Doctor from Venezuela and is currently taking a Master’s degree in Dermatology.  She specialized in Aesthetic Medicine and completed Advanced Training in Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation in Miami, Florida. She has specialized in applying Botox, dermal fillers, skin tightening treatments, and since then, she has worked on cruise ships as an Aesthetic Doctor.

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