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Identifying
Your Acne Type
The term 'acne'
can be fairly broad, and many of us start buying products
without even giving much thought to our particular acne
type. Rather than wasting your money this way, you should
first begin by taking the time to understand your skin and
what's causing it to break out.
Different types
of acne can have very different causes, and no single
product treats them all. What you want is to find a
treatment targeted towards your skin's specific condition.
Just keep in mind that many of us have combination acne.
You may suffer from both pustules and cysts, etc. In these
cases, it's usually smart to target your most serious
blemishes first, rather than trying a combination of
products all at once.
Pustules and
Papules
(Average
Acne)
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These are the
blemishes that most people think of when envisioning your
stereotypical case of acne. Pustules in particular are very
common and easily identified by their trademark red, swollen
bump with a tiny white clump of pus visible beneath the
skin. They are usually small and may be sensitive, but
aren't typically painful to the touch. Papules display the
red bump without the pus. They occur when a whitehead
becomes inflamed and/or there is a rupture in the follicle
wall. A pustule often follows.
While not as bad
as cysts, this type of acne can still be a real pain to deal
with, and is serious enough that it can leave lasting scars,
particularly if you try to pop your pustules prematurely. If
you only suffer from papules, you'll probably want to check
the section on whiteheads below, otherwise
click here to see treatment options for pustules.
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Nodular and
Cystic
(Severe
Acne)
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It's no fun to
have cysts. I suffered from them for years myself, and am
just glad that I finally found a solution that worked for my
skin. They begin as nodules - inflamed, hardened lesions
deep within the skin, painful to the touch and typically
showing no visible pustule. Cysts form as the inflammation
spreads, resulting in a large red lump in your skin, with a
buried white pustule eventually becoming visible in most
cases. Cystic acne is a serious medical condition, and you
may need to a see a dermatologist, but there are treatments
that work against it.
Click here to see treatment options for cystic acne.
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Whiteheads and
Blackheads
(Mild
Acne)
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These are the
most mild forms of acne, and also the most common. However,
just because they are less serious doesn't mean that they
can't be stubborn and unpleasant to deal with. Whiteheads
appear as tiny white "plugs" of sebum and sediment, clogging
the tops of your pores. They can turn to blackheads as
the sebum oxidizes from air exposure. These forms of acne
usually aren't hard to treat, but it can be difficult to
keep them from coming back.
Click here to see treatment options for whiteheads and
blackheads.
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Body Acne
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It's bad
enough dealing with blemishes on your face, but body
acne can present whole new challenges, and many of
the typical treatments are simply impractical for
applying to places like your back. Body acne may
consist of any of the above types, and it can be even more stubborn and
long-lasting thanks to thicker skin below your neck.
Thankfully, there are now many treatments that target this
condition, although you may need to make some lifestyle
changes as well.
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Oily Skin
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Excess skin oil
is the leading cause of acne, but oily skin can be
unpleasant in its own right. When your glands are pumping
out too much oil, the result can be ugly, enlarged pores and
an uneven complexion. Many acne treatments are also
effective at reducing oily skin, but that can sometimes be
overkill, especially if your skin is sensitive. There are
better alternatives.
Click here to see treatment options for oily skin.
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