Types of acne
Every year millions of people suffer from acne. It is a skin disorder which affect your self esteem. Pimples, zits, cysts, blackheads and whiteheads are different types of acne.
Pustules look like papules but they are small, round lesions. Unlike papules, pustules are clearly inflamed and contain pus. They may appear red at the base with a yellowish or whiteish in the middle. Pustules do not usually contain a lot of bacteria. The chemical irritation from sebum components causes the inflammation.
Acne develops when your skin has too much sebum which is produced in the hair follicles. The production of sebum is related to the hormones in your body. When the pores is full of sebum, they become clogged. As a result, bacteria will thrive in this environment which cause infection in the hair follicle. This infection is known as pimple.
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