Facial Acne is a type of acne, which is more commonly observed in women compared to men.
It consist of following types of acne spots:
Whiteheads: These are formed when a pore becomes completely blocked due to excess oil known as sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. These are white in color and pop up very easily. Whiteheads can be treated much more quickly and easily using various over the counter medications.
Blackheads: Unlike white heads, Blackheads are formed when a pore becomes partially blocked allowing excess sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. As the name says it is black in color and often takes much longer to clear compared to white heads.
Papules: Papules are swollen, red, tender bumps with no head.
Pustules: A pustule is similar to a whitehead that causes reddishness and itchiness and appears as a red circle with a white or yellow center.
Nodules: Nodules consists of acne spots, which are larger and painful at the same time. This type of acne does not go away easily as they form large hard bumps under the skin's surface. Scarring is a common result of nodule acne, which should be treated, with the help of a Dermatologist in order to reduce the effects of swelling and inflammation.
Cysts: Acne cysts are similar to acne nodules. The only difference is that it is filled with pus and has a diameter of approximately 5mm. These can be very painful especially when they turn into scars. It is recommended not to squeeze a cyst as this may spread the infection and cause it to go deeper making it more painful. Cysts should also be treated with the help of a Dermatologist in order to lessen the effects of swelling and scarring.
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