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Health Articles | March 27, 2007 When you think of acne, spots and pimples often come to mind, and you automatically assume that acne is simply acne, and that it comes in only one form. However, you may be surprised to find out that there is actually more than one type of acne. In fact, there are quite a few! So how can you tell the various forms apart, and how do you know which kind you actually have? The Different Types of Acne Even though pimples are the most common form of acne, there are other forms too, and they are generally separated into groups which are non inflammatory acne and inflammatory acne. Non Inflammatory Acne:Non inflammatory acne generally comes in two forms. Either closed comedo/whitehead or open comedo/blackhead. An open comedo/whitehead usually occurs when the blocked follicle stays underneath the skin. The lesion is called a closed comedo or a whitehead and they usually appear just under the skin as small, white bumps. A closed comedo/blackhead occurs when the ...

Health Articles | March 27, 2007 While it is bad enough that acne is such a common problem, it is perhaps worse that there are so many different kinds of acne. You are probably familiar with some of the commoner varieties of acne, such as acne rosacea or acne vulgaris, even if you have never suffered from either of them. But when you are really looking at effective remedies for acne, it helps to know enough about your condition to be able to target your problem specifically. So let us take a look at the different kinds of acne and see what we are actually dealing with here. Exploring the acne spectrum. Broadly speaking, let us start with adult acne, which can be caused by a diverse range of factors, such as hormonal imbalances, pollutants, elements related to stress and responses to medications of different kinds. These are just a few of the many causes of adult acne. Research has indicated that there may be a definite link between hormonal disturbances and the eruption of acne in wome...

Health Articles | May 29, 2008 Before you start to treat your acne it is important to establish just what sort of acne you are suffering from because, despite common belief, all acne is not the same. Before you can treat your acne it is vital to know just what sort of acne you have because, despite what many of us think, acne can be more than a simple case of spots caused by trapped skin oil (sebum), dead skin cells, white blood cells and bacteria.Acne is often classified by grade starting with grade I which includes mild, non-inflamed forms of acne such as blackheads and whiteheads. From here we move to grade II acne which involves cases of acne with a large number of blackheads and whiteheads and generally also includes papules or pustules which are mildly inflamed. A papule is a small lesions, or break in the skin, which appears as a bump that rises above the surface of the skin and is normally smaller than about 5 mm across. A pustule is very similar to a papule but is pus-filled a...

Health Articles | December 10, 2013 Acne Treatment Reviews Acne can have a minor form which is common during the teenage years and usually fades away with age and can be easily treated. A more severe form, called cystic acne, can be much more serious. Cystic acne can cause disfiguring dents in the skin which never go away. This article can help you to discover the type of acne you have and what treatment is advised. Acne can have a minor form which is common during the teenage years and usually fades away with age and can be easily treated. A more severe form, called cystic acne, can be much more serious. Cystic acne can cause disfiguring dents in the skin which never go away. This article can help you to discover the type of acne you have and what treatment is advised. If you are an acne sufferer, try not to wash your face excessively. Any more than three times daily, and you run the risk of making the problem worse. Wash your face in warm water, using a mild soap. Gently pat your ski...

Health Articles | August 4, 2009 Cystic acne treatment begins with an understanding of what cystic acne really is. Cystic acne is also known as nodulocystic acne and is, quite basically, a severe type of acne. It consists of inflamed breakouts that can occur not only on the face but also on other parts of the body. The blemishes can be quite substantial. Some may even be several centimetres wide. Cysts are the most severe manifestation of an acne blemish. Cystic acne treatment begins with an understanding of what cystic acne really is. Cystic acne is also known as nodulocystic acne and is, quite basically, a severe type of acne. It consists of inflamed breakouts that can occur not only on the face but also on other parts of the body. The blemishes can be quite substantial. Some may even be several centimetres wide. Cysts are the most severe manifestation of an acne blemish. They can be both uncomfortable and painful, and appear as soft bumps under the skin�s surface. Some individuals m...

Health Articles | August 20, 2009 It doesn't matter if you're a teen suffering from acne, or an adult suffering from acne related to stress or hormones; it hurts to have acne.� I know what it's like to suffer from acne and not know where to turn to for acne help.� I've tried over the counter medicines, prescription medication, topical treatments - a whole spectrum, really, and have only found a few remedies that I can consider to be the best acne treatment. When acne forms, it's usually a result of hormones, stress, an excess of bad food, or an irritation caused by fragranced products, itchy material, excessive oil, etc.� Realize that whatever the cause of your acne, it is not your fault.� 85% of the population suffers from acne every day, and there's nothing you can do about it except to follow a few simple instructions when it comes to finding the best acne treatment. 1. Always cleanse your face once or twice a day.� Finding the right cleanser can be tough, bu...

Health Articles | December 10, 2013 Most people want to treat their acne. So there are many different kinds of acne treatment products. There is one special kind of acne treating products called the Natural Acne Remedy. Unlike the other acne treatment products, Natural Acne Remedy treats acne with natural processes. Since these natural acne remedies are 100% natural, there should not be any side effects to this kind of treatment. The difference between natural acne treatments products and non-natural acne treatment products is that difference except natural treatment products does not include any side effects. Although natural acne treatment products have been increasing its popularity over the latest few years, another popular type of acne treatment was found, the home made acne treatment products. Home made acne treatment products may range from natural products to non natural products. The greatest advantage is that one can use different acne treatment products until you find one th...

Health Articles | April 6, 2009 You may have more than one acne form on your skin. Learn to recognize your acne type and find your acne treatment. Acne comes in many forms, some are just between mild to moderate while some are already severe. When you only have a mild to moderate type of acne, regularly washing your skin would usually be enough to combat the condition but when you are already experiencing a severe form of acne, seek a dermatologist's help already so you'll get the proper treatment.��� Whiteheads are mild types of acne. They are called whiteheads because of how they look like in the surface, they are like white heads that looks so tempting for you to pop but make sure you know how to pop out your whiteheads or else it may end up getting inflamed and scarred. ��� Blackheads look worse compared to whiteheads because of its black color that can be noticeable especially when they are already �ripe�. When they're ripe, you could use a blackheads remover to remove...

Health Articles | August 18, 2009 If you're trying to find an acne treatment solution, you might want to think about making some changes in your daily regimen.� From spot treatments to makeup to the type of hair products you use, there are a multiple of variables that can be causing your acne problems.� Here are three options you might want to look into when determining which acne treatment solution is right for your skin.� 1. The type of makeup you use: Guys, I know this isn't a problem for you.� But for you ladies, the brand and type of makeup you put on your face can make all the difference in your acne situation.� If you're not already doing so, buy makeup that is noncomedogenic.� This means it will not clog your skin's pores.� Clinique is the best brand I know of that is noncomedogenic.� Personally, I would stay away from products like Cover Girl and Almay, at least until your acne is cleared up. You also have the option of switching to mineral makeup.� Mineral mak...