Acne Types

Identifying the type of acne will make it easier to treat so that clear skin can be attained. Treatments can be over-the-counter medications and washes or prescription treatments.There are two types of acne and each type has different types of pimples.

Acne vulgaris is the most common. It has the following types of pimples:

• Whiteheads (non-inflammatory)
• Blackheads (non-inflammatory)
• Papules (transition from non-inflammatory into inflammatory)
• Pustules (inflammatory)
• Nodules (inflammatory)
• Cysts (inflammatory)

Acne rosacea resembles acne vulgaris. The inflamed bumps look likes blushing.

Severe acne types are rare. Professional medical care is usually needed to get relief from outbreaks

When starting any acne treatment, it takes time for it to be effective. Future outbreaks will be reduced and possibly eliminated. When an acne treatment begins, there is a full-blown outbreak. Current blemishes will need to be allowed to run their course and then the skin will need additional time to heal. It’s best to start out with simple inexpensive home acne treatments and to give it time to work. If after about two to three weeks there is no improvement, try another treatment or product.

Beautiful skin will return after acne outbreaks, it does take patience, though.