Did you know that there are different types of acne? Which type of acne do you have? If I give you a list of 5 types of acne, will you be able to determine which type you have been dealing with.
Acne is very frustrating and it can literally ruin someone’s social life. Many people have this problem, you are not the only one.
On AllWomenStalk, you can find some other blogs I have posted that will tell you how to get rid of acne and things you should not do. After you are done looking at this and posting your comment (please), I would like you to look at the other blog postings too as you might find helpful tips for your condition. But back to the types of acne:
5. Acne Fulminans
This type of acne can happen rapidly in young man. It is one of the common causes nesting behind severe scarring. Some of the symptoms of Acne Fulminans include a fever and aching joints. Pyoderma Faciale is the type of acne that normally affects the faces of adult females. It forms pustules and nodules that could cause scarring. (Don’t worry, because I was told that there is treatment available and it generally disappears within only one year.)
4. Acne Rosacea
Many believe that acne rosacea and acne vulgaris have the same look and this can be a bit confusing. Acne vulgaris can affect any part of the body. However, it mainly affects the back, chest and face. As for Acne Rosacea, it is mainly found on the forehead and face. (I have read that medical help is needed to identify which type of acne you may have as Acne Vulgaris will need to be treated differently.
3. Acne Vulgaris
Out of all the different types of acne, this is the most common type of acne. This type of acne will leave lesions that include whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, nodules, papules and pustules. (I have seen many teenagers with this type of acne.)
2. Acne Conglobata
This type of acne is classified as being the most severe form of Acne Vulgaris. It is more commonly found in males than females. It has been characterized by many large lesions, which are interconnected. There will also be a widespread of blackheads. (I have learned that it can cause severe damage to the skin. I also know that it is commonly found on the chest, face, back, upper arms, thighs and buttocks.
1. Inflammatory Acne
This type of acne includes pustule, papule, cysts or nodule. The cysts can be large and quite painful. The nodules will be inflamed.
As you see, there are many different types of acne. If you do research on the Internet, you will find many other types of acne. I do not think you can diagnose the type of acne you have 100% correctly. This is why I suggest you going to the dermatologist so they can tell you just what acne you have.
This way, you will be able to treat your acne as certain types of acne will require different treatment, so find out what type of acne you have. I understand that you may be embarrassed to go to the doctor about it, but many individuals do it.
To help those that are reading this post out and have acne, if you have had acne before and have gotten rid of it, please post how you did it. This way, the ones reading this can see that they are not alone.
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I unfortunately have acne vulgaris since I was 11. It started from the forehead,then cheeks and now that I’m 15 my whole face :( it hasn’t been easy to deal with it, I really tried everything and changed dermatologist once too… Now I’m doing a treatment which is really working with my acne and I’m very happy about it :D I just give an advice to every girl who’s got acne : don’t understate it if you think that’s only a heavy acne. It can turn to a very bad acne even in a few months so I always recommend to see a dermatologist, the only person who can help you with this. Never try cosmetics products seen on tv o things like that, they could be aggressive to your skin and make the problem grown. Good luck everybody!
Wow so many types! I never knew there were so many out there.
Most of these are pretty severe cases so I’d say that I’m have Acne Vulgaris. Only when the zit goes away, they tend to leave a scar behind. Nothing terrible, just a pigmented dot.
Thanks for this post Mel cause I never knew there were so many types!
Regarding the treatment everyone should go to a dermatologist so he wil llead you better on what products you can use. I used a lot and learned that thse pimples have to come out sooner or later whatever good products you use! :S
Amy,
Just like me!!
They tend to leave a small dot. And some times when I have many of them I really feel down when I have to go somewhere important! I don’t know if it’s my feeling or some times yo too let them get you a bit down!
Hi Melanie! Although I don’t have acne was interesting to check out this post because I know some people that have this kind of problem and I recommend them your article. :)
Me!,
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your story with our readers. When in doubt, visit the dermatologist. :)
Xannyyy, yeah those scars are such a pain to deal with! I always use a bit of light foundation to make my skin more even.
I was prescribed a acne gel that has a bleaching agent in it and it’s pretty good! Takes a whole week for the dot to vanish completely though
Hey Amy,
Yes Me too!! I wn’t go out without a bit of foundation ause it lightens them.
You found it good this gel you told me about?
If yes please tell me it’s name so I can buy it :)
Thanks alot.